Two women charged with manslaughter and neglect of Wigan borough tot

By Sian Jones
Published 12th May 2023, 15:05 BST
Updated 12th May 2023, 15:05 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Two women have been charged with the neglect and manslaughter of a Wigan borough toddler.

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

An inquest into her death was opened at Bolton Coroner’s Court in February this year.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
Read More
Tributes to former Wigan landlord and DJ who has died aged just 38 after a long ...
The pair will appear at Wigan Magistrates' Court next monthThe pair will appear at Wigan Magistrates' Court next month
The pair will appear at Wigan Magistrates' Court next month

Emma Lomax-Newton, 29, and Cindy Molyneux, 51, have both been charged with neglect and manslaughter in connection with her death.

They have been bailed and are set to appear at Wigan Magistrates’ Court on June 7.