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How will child protection agencies respond to the nursery manslaughter incident?
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Kate Roughley Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Stockport Baby's Death
May 20, 2024, 01:20 PM
A deputy nursery manager, Kate Roughley, has been found guilty of causing the death of a nine-month-old baby girl at a Stockport nursery. The baby suffocated after being strapped face down on a bean bag for over 90 minutes as a form of punishment. Roughley was convicted of manslaughter for her actions, which left the child virtually immobilised and unable to breathe.
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