A childminder has pleaded guilty to killing a nine-month-old baby boy in her care by 'forceful shaking'.
A childminder has pleaded guilty to killing a nine-month-old baby boy in her care by 'forceful shaking'. Karen Foster, 62, was arrested on suspicion of murder after emergency services were called to an address in Hampton, Lancashire, on March 1, 2022.Baby Harlow Collinge died as a result of "forceful shaking" after he fell out of his high chair and started crying. Emergency services were sent to the address following reports a child had collapsed.
She called 999 and said to the operator that Harlow was not breathing, before informing the paramedic that he had suddenly collapsed. The court heard how a CT scan of the infant's head revealed significant brain injuries, with bleeding on both sides and swelling. Harlow had been described as a "healthy and happy boy" before the traumatic injuries he experienced.
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