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Tragic faces of kids killed in lockdown as UK faced 'pressure cooker' care crisis

Government statistics show that between April 2020 and March 2021 that 223 children died in instances where abuse or neglect is known or suspected

Daily Mirror

Child safeguarding issues during coronavirus pandemic kept boss 'up at night' with worry

The official discussed the horrific murders of Arthur Labinjo Hughes and Star Hobson during lockdown in 2020

Chronicle Live

Faces of Britain’s child killers after ‘monster’ murdered two girls and boy in sleepover attack

Damien Bendall joins a list of killers who have murdered young children after taking the life of his partner and her unborn child

The Independent UK

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Family of murdered Star Hobson preparing for heartbreaking first Christmas without her

Great-grandfather David Fawcett, 62, revealed how he had only spent one 'precious' Christmas with the 16-month-old old girl, before she was murdered by her mother's partner

Daily Mirror

Star Hobson's evil killer mum still phones family 'heartbroken' over death of innocent toddler

The innocent tot's extended family are still in touch with Frankie Smith, who is currently serving a 12-year custodial sentence for her involvement in the toddler's death.

Chronicle Live

Star Hobson's grandad says 'we're still struggling now' two years after tot's murder

The 16-month-old was tragically killed by her mum's bouncer girlfriend Savannah Brockhill, and suffered catastrophic abdominal injuries caused by blunt force trauma

Daily Mirror

Star Hobson's killer walks around prison with 'big smile' on her face, inmate claims

Inmates at HMP Styal claim that Savannah Brockhill is walking around the facility escorted by guards and 'grinning' as she serves a life sentence for murdering the toddler

Daily Mirror

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Star Hobson: Toddler's sadistic killer's life under guard in prison for her own safety

The Channel 5 programme showed details of Savannah Brockhill being put under guard for her own safety, after she was convicted of murdering one-year-old Star Hobson

Daily Mirror

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Bruises were ‘ignored’ by social services

Social workers did not follow up on the bruising with medical experts, MPs were told.

The Independent UK

'Chances missed' to save tragic tot Star Hobson as report flags 'caring' women stereotype

A national review has been held into two child deaths, with the horrifying murders of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes 'not isolated incidents'.

Daily Record

Social workers forced out of homes due to abuse after Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case

The situation emerged as a safeguarding review was published following the murders of the six-year-old and 16-month-old Star Hobson.

The Independent UK

Star Hobson’s great-grandfather says she and mother failed by social services

A review into Star’s death found that children’s social care services in Bradford had been 'in turmoil' at the time

Wales Online

Review calls for child protection overhaul in England after two deaths

Report in wake of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson killings proposes new specialist teams

The Guardian - UK

Mum of tragic tot Star Hobson left 'devastated' after sentence increased to 12 years

Frankie Smith had originally been jailed for eight years for causing or allowing the death of the 16-month-old.

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Chronicle Live

Star Hobson's mother who let lover murder baby is jailed for a further four years

Frankie Smith was initially handed an eight-year custodial sentence for allowing or causing the death of her baby daughter Star Hobson - with her former partner Savannah Brockhill found guilty of her murder.

Daily Mirror

Evil mum who let lover kill baby now calls her The Monster as crime sinks in

Toddler Star Hobson was just 16 months old when she died. The court of appeal heard her mum's sentence of just six years for allowing her death was too lenient

The Independent UK

Star Hobson’s mother has sentence increased by Court of Appeal

Frankie Smith was sentenced to 12 years detention on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Star Hobson’s mum who let ‘psycho’ lover murder baby has ‘lenient’ jail term increased

Frankie Smith was initially given an eight-year jail sentence for causing or allowing the death of her daughter Star Hobson after her former partner Savannah Brockhill was jailed for the youngster’s murder.

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Manchester Evening News

Tragic Star Hobson’s mum has prison sentence for allowing toddler's death increased

Frankie Smith, 20, was jailed in December last year for her role in the death of Star Hobson

Liverpool Echo

Mum who allowed toddler's abuse and murder given longer jail sentence

The 16-month-old suffered two brain injuries, numerous ribs fractures, leg breaks, and a skull fracture

The Independent UK

Star Hobson’s mother has sentence for allowing toddler’s death increased

Frankie Smith was originally jailed for eight years at Bradford Crown Court but the Court of Appeal increased it to 12 years.

The Independent UK

Mother of murdered toddler Star Hobson has sentence increased after 16-month-old died at girlfriend’s hands

Child was killed by mother’s partner, Savannah Brockhill in September 2020

Wales Online

Star Hobson's mum has sentence for causing her to be killed increased to 12 years

Star died after she was taken to hospital in September 2020, having suffered “utterly catastrophic” and “unsurvivable” injuries

Daily Mirror

Star Hobson's mum who let 'psycho' lover murder baby has 'lenient' jail term raised

Frankie Smith was initially given an eight-year jail sentence for causing or allowing the death of her daughter Star Hobson after her former partner Savannah Brockhill was found guilty of the youngster's murder

Daily Mirror

Star Hobson’s mum who allowed tot to be murdered by partner faces sentence review

Frankie Smith, who had been placed in HMP New Hall, near Flockton, West Yorks, after being locked up for her role in the death of 16-month-old Star, faces having her sentenced extended

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