Mother of Seren Bernard dismisses report into her death

A mother has dismissed a report which said her daughter's death may not have been prevented. Sarah Pollock's daughter Seren Bernard was under the care of social services when her body was found in Milford Haven in April 2012.

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Seren's mother says report gives 'no answers'

A grieving mother has described a report into her daughter's death as 'a disgrace'. 14-year-old Seren Bernard was in the care of Pembrokeshire social services when she was found dead in April 2012.

A report by the Local Safeguarding Children Board concluded that it may not have been possible to prevent her death.

But Seren's mother Sarah Pollock has dismissed the report and says she wants an independent review of the case. Kevin Ashford reports.

Seren Bernard's mother brands report 'a disgrace'

A mother has described a council report into her daughter's death as "a disgrace". 14-year-old Seren Bernard was in the care of Pembrokeshire when she was found dead.

I believe it was a failing to recognise her problems and put preventative measures in place that we ended up with this tragedy.

I believe that my daughter's death can only be a lesson. Please make it a lesson.

– Sarah Pollock, mother of Seren Bernard

A report by the local Safeguarding Children Board concluded that Seren's death may not have been prevented. Her mother Sarah Pollock has dismissed the report and says she wants an independent review of the case.

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Mother dismisses report into teenage daughter's death

Seren Bernard was under the care of social services when her body was found.

A mother has dismissed a report which said her daughter's death may not have been prevented.

Sarah Pollock's daughter, Seren Bernard, was under the care of social services when her body was found in Milford Haven in April 2012.

A spokesperson for the Local Safeguarding Children Board said lessons can always be learned and it is fully committed to implementing the recommendations made.

Read More: Report finds death of Pembrokeshire teenager 'may not have been prevented'

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