And you thought our African grandmothers are wicked. This is really hard to believe but check out the details below
A heartless mother and grandmother put a baby through excrutiating
pain before he died. The seven-month-old boy had lost 17% of his body
weight in just a few days while under their care.
Jessica Price, 24, and Angela Price, 62, were convicted at Luton
Crown Court of not seeking help and allowing his death. The boy, named
only as "Baby Imran", had sunken eyes as a result of dehydration and was
found dead by his mother in January 2014.
Christopher Donnellan QC, prosecuting, said the house constantly
reeked of cigarette smoke and there were concerns about the clutter
inside and cramped conditions.
Judge Richard Foster said the pair "wilfully neglected"
the boy. Passing sentence, Judge Foster said Imran had been suffering
from an untreated nappy rash so severe a paediatric nurse described it
as the worst she had ever seen.
"Baby Imran's suffering in those last few days is unimaginable," he said.
He added: "Babies are completely helpless and rely entirely for their wellbeing upon the care of parents and others responsible for them."
The pair were also found guilty of cruelty to a person under 16 by
failing to provide adequate food and drink. Angela Price was also
convicted of causing or allowing Imran to suffer severe physical harm
because of the untreated nappy rash.
They have each been jailed for eight years. Her granddaughter had admitted a charge of cruelty in relation to the nappy rash.
A Serious Case Review of the pair's interactions with health professionals during Imran's life is due to be published
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