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Baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor has died, say police

A baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort has sadly died in a neglect incident. [ more ]

Miami Herald

2 weeks ago

New York City

Toddler shot himself in Homestead, cops say. His mother - a police officer - was arrested

A Miami-Dade Schools police officer was arrested for child neglect after her 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself. [ more ]

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Watch: Police ask Constance Marten where is your child?' during arrest

A video of the arrest of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon was shown to jurors at the Old Bailey.

The couple, who were suspected of child neglect, were found living in a tent on the South Downs with their newborn baby. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

No food, no power: Miami mother left her 6-year-old, 1-year-old sons home alone, cops say

A 6-year-old boy called 911 after he and his 1-year-old brother were left home alone.

The living conditions in their home were described as 'very dirty', leading to their mother being arrested on charges of neglect. [ more ]

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Girl, 5, still in critical condition a week after falling from window

A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition after falling from a window in Harold Hill.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in relation to the incident.

Enquiries into the case are ongoing. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Harold Hill window fall: Police give latest update on girl's condition

A five-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling from a window in Harold Hill

Police have made an arrest on suspicion of child neglect [ more ]

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Girl, 5, still fighting for life after Harold Hill window fall

A five-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling from a window in Harold Hill.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Woman arrested after girl, 5, had 'fallen from window' of home

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a 5-year-old girl fell from a window and remains in critical condition.

The woman, in her 40s, has been released on bail pending further investigation.

An 8-year-old boy who was also at the address was taken to the hospital as a precaution. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

4 weeks ago

California

Parents' housemates charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old, CA officials say

Two additional individuals charged in connection to an 18-month-old's fentanyl overdose, accused of providing drugs and being irresponsible. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

Constance Marten claims they would have handed in baby Victoria

The couple planned to hand in their baby if they couldn't find a house, claiming they never intended to live in a tent long-term. Marten insists they took the baby off-grid out of love, not neglect. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Constance Marten tells manslaughter trial babies 'don't require that much to survive'

Babies need basic essentials to survive

Defendants' justification for the baby's conditions [ more ]

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You can't arrest someone for hiding pregnancy': Moment Constance Marten was arrested

Constance Marten, who goes by the name Arabella, claimed you can't arrest someone for hiding a pregnancy.

The couple's newborn baby's remains were found in a shed, covered in rubbish.

The prosecution alleges the couple's selfish behavior led to the avoidable death of their daughter. [ more ]

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon claim baby well cared for' in a tent on the run

A wealthy aristocrat and her partner are on trial for the neglect and death of their baby girl.

The defense claims the baby was well cared for, while the prosecution alleges neglect and inhuman conditions. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Bronson Battersby's mother reveals heartbreaking details as death investigated

Heartbreaking details revealed after toddler found dead from starvation

Mother believes her son would have survived if he was taller and could reach food [ more ]

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Police referred to watchdog over Bronson Battersby, 2, who starved to death

The police force in Skegness, Lincolnshire has been referred to an independent watchdog over the death of two-year-old Bronson Battersby.

The toddler was found two weeks after he was last seen alive and had reportedly been left without food or water for days. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Parenting

What are the rules for leaving children at home?

A mother in France has been convicted for leaving her nine-year-old son alone in a flat without electricity for two years.

Laws around leaving a child home alone in the UK are blurry, with no specific age or recommended length of time given. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Parenting

Parents who forced children to live in 'filth' sentenced for child neglect

Parents given suspended prison sentences for child neglect and cruelty in a fly-infested and filthy home in north London.

Police found children living in squalor with no soap, shampoo, or toilet paper in the bathroom. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Parenting

Parents who forced children to live in 'filth' sentenced for child neglect

Parents given suspended prison sentences for child neglect and cruelty in a fly-infested and filthy home in north London.

Police found children living in squalor with no soap, shampoo, or toilet paper in the bathroom. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Why was a Florida fire rescuer arrested after a crash sent his 3-year-old to the ICU?

Vidal Victor Lazo, a South Florida fire rescue lieutenant, pleaded not guilty to charges of child neglect after a car crash in which his 3-year-old daughter was injured.

Lazo was arrested after a toxicology test detected opiates, methamphetamine, and alcohol in his blood.

The investigation is ongoing and the fire department has not yet taken action against Lazo. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Parents who forced children to live in 'filth' sentenced for child neglect

Parents given suspended prison sentences for child neglect and cruelty in a fly-infested and filthy home in north London.

Police found children living in squalor with no soap, shampoo, or toilet paper in the bathroom. [ more ]

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