Family court criticised over Ellie Butler death

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

A serious case review has criticised the role of the family courts for their role in returning six-year-old Ellie Butler to her parents 11 months before she was beaten to death by her father.

Ellie Butler suffered fatal head injuries while being looked after by her father Ben Butler. Picture: Metropolitan Police
Ellie Butler suffered fatal head injuries while being looked after by her father Ben Butler. Picture: Metropolitan Police

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