Mother Hid Child in Drawer for Three Years, Faces Legal Consequences

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Mother Hid Child in Drawer for Three Years, Faces Legal Consequences
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A mother in Cheshire concealed her child in a drawer for over three years, keeping her hidden from her partner and other children. The toddler was found severely malnourished and suffering from various health issues. The mother pleaded guilty to child cruelty charges, and the court ruled to protect the victim's identity.

A mother who concealed her child in a drawer for over three years to keep the baby hidden from her partner and other children faced severe legal consequences . The toddler, never exposed to daylight or fresh air, was found crying on a bed by a visitor, severely malnourished and suffering from various medical issues. This case was heard at Chester Crown Court where the mother pleaded guilty to child cruelty charges.

The mother was described as hiding the child in a drawer and leaving her to fend for herself without proper care. The court ruled to protect the victim's identity

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