Child deaths link to pressures of pandemic and resources shortage

Derren Hayes
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The killings of two young children in 2020 by their parents and partners have raised serious questions about safeguarding practice during the pandemic and whether there is sufficient funding and staff to fulfil duties.

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Pictures: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Pictures: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

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