Leeds woman charged with child cruelty after death of girl
A Leeds woman has been charged with child cruelty after the death of a young girl.
Mandy Walton, aged 54, of Asquith Drive in Morley, will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday (March 6), charged with offences of child neglect.
The offending is believed to have taken place in the Leeds area between December 2017 and June 2022.
West Yorkshire Police said it related to a girl who sadly died from a medical condition in December 2022.
A spokesperson said: “A Leeds woman is due to appear before magistrates next month charged with offences of child neglect.
“Mandy Walton, 54 of Asquith Drive Morley, will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 6 March 2026 charged with child cruelty.
“The offending is reported to have taken place elsewhere in the Leeds area between December 2017 and June 2022.
“It relates to a girl who sadly later died from a medical condition in December 2022.”