The Latest Breaking News from Star Hobson

Social workers forced out of homes due to abuse after Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case

The situation emerged as a safeguarding review was published following the murders of the six-year-old and 16-month-old Star Hobson.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Star Hobson’s great-grandfather says she and mother failed by social services

A review into Star’s death found that children’s social care services in Bradford had been 'in turmoil' at the time

Wales Online · May 26, 2022

Star Hobson: Warnings from relatives of murdered girl recorded as ‘malicious’ by social services

Probe into murders of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes find concerns raised by relatives ‘too often disregarded’ and says ‘fundamental change’ to child protection needed to prevent future tragedies

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Child deaths by assault: will appalling brutality spur on reviews to fix a failing system?

Public policy faces crucial challenge in wake of cases of torture, neglect and killings of defenceless children in Britain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022

Mum of tragic tot Star Hobson left 'devastated' after sentence increased to 12 years

Frankie Smith had originally been jailed for eight years for causing or allowing the death of the 16-month-old.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2022

Star Hobson's mother who let lover murder baby is jailed for a further four years

Frankie Smith was initially handed an eight-year custodial sentence for allowing or causing the death of her baby daughter Star Hobson - with her former partner Savannah Brockhill found guilty of her murder.

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2022

Evil mum who let lover kill baby now calls her The Monster as crime sinks in

Toddler Star Hobson was just 16 months old when she died. The court of appeal heard her mum's sentence of just six years for allowing her death was too lenient

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022

Star Hobson’s mother has sentence increased by Court of Appeal

Frankie Smith was sentenced to 12 years detention on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Star Hobson’s mum who let ‘psycho’ lover murder baby has ‘lenient’ jail term increased

Frankie Smith was initially given an eight-year jail sentence for causing or allowing the death of her daughter Star Hobson after her former partner Savannah Brockhill was jailed for the youngster’s murder.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022

Tragic Star Hobson’s mum has prison sentence for allowing toddler's death increased

Frankie Smith, 20, was jailed in December last year for her role in the death of Star Hobson

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2022