Two women charged with manslaughter and neglect of Greater Manchester toddler

Granada
Greater Manchester Police
Atherton
Saturday 13 May 2023 at 11:22am

The pair will appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court in June. Credit: Google

Two women have been charged with killing a two-year-old girl.

Maisie Lomax-Newton from Atherton died at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in December 2021, leading Greater Manchester Police to launch an investigation.

On Friday 12 May, the force said Emma Lomax-Newton, 29, and Cindy Molyneux 51, had been charged with manslaughter and neglect.

The pair have been bailed and are due to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on 7 June.

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