A second court case in a month has revealed serious shortcomings in how local agencies responded to allegations of abuse shortly before a child’s murder.
Savannah Brockhill was convicted today of murdering 16-month-old Star Hobson at Bradford Crown Court.
Her partner and Star’s mother Frankie Smith was cleared of murder but convicted of causing or allowing the child’s death.
Want full article access?
Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.
Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.
Already a subscriber? Login
