A childminder has admitted the manslaughter of a baby boy in her care.
Karen Foster, 62, was due to go on trial at Preston Crown Court for the murder of nine-month-old Harlow Collinge in March 2022. On Friday ahead of a jury being sworn in, Foster entered a plea of guilty to the manslaughter of Harlow which was accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service following discussions with the youngster’s family.
Harlow was rushed to hospital but died four days later. In legal argument this week the court heard a CT scan of the infant’s head showed significant injuries to the brain, with bleeding on both sides and swelling. Harlow had been described as a “healthy and happy boy” prior to the traumatic injuries he suffered.
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