"The early days of the trial were the worst two days of my life. Watching how relentless Roksana was in picking out a child and assaulting them again and again was horrifying."
"I cannot get over how an adult could have done that to a child. My biggest worry is that my son will think that's something adults do to children. It will live with me forever knowing that my son and 20 other children had to go through this."
"These children were so innocent and vulnerable. They couldn't speak, they couldn't defend themselves and they couldn't tell us as parents to let them know something had happened to them. They were totally helpless and Roksana preyed upon them."
A 22-year-old nursery worker, Roksana Lecka, carried out sustained abuse against 21 babies while employed at two nurseries in southwest London, including kicking a child in the face. Her crimes were uncovered in June after staff sent her home for pinching children and appearing flustered at Riverside Nursery in Twickenham, leading to CCTV review. The assaults left victims with bruises and scratches. Several parents reported long-term effects including sleep disturbances, separation anxiety, guilt and mistrust of childcare. Some families relocated. The case proceeded to trial and prompted strong parental distress and safeguarding concerns.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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