Council extends condolences to Alexa-Marie's family

It is always devastating when any child dies, but the circumstances of Alexa-Marie’s death – at the hands of her own father, Carl Wheatley – are particularly distressing.We would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to Alexa-Marie’s mother and family.

The welfare of children is paramount for Hertfordshire County Council and we will continue to do everything we can to keep them safe.

There will be an independent review of all the agencies involved in supporting Alexa-Marie by the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board. We are keen to see its results and will welcome any recommendations about any improvements to our services and in our work with vulnerable children and their families.