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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Woman found guilty of killing nine-month-old girl at Stockport nursery

Kate Roughley walking towards the camera
Kate Roughley outside Manchester crown court on Thursday. The judge said she faced a lengthy prison sentence. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Story Picture Agency

A “callous” nursery worker is facing years in jail after being convicted of killing a nine-month-old girl who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.

Genevieve Meehan suffocated after being placed in “mortal danger” as a “punishment” by Kate Roughley, the deputy manager of Tiny Toes nursery in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, the trial heard.

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