A 42-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond.
Police were sent to a report that Annabel Mackey had gone missing from her home in Kingsley near Bordon, Hampshire, on 10 September 2023.
The child was found a short time later at Kingsley Pond and taken to hospital in a serious condition, but died the following afternoon.
Alice Mackey, 42, of Oakhanger, has been charged with her murder and remanded in custody to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court on Wednesday 5 March.
A Hampshire constabulary spokesperson said: “A woman arrested following the death of a two-year-old girl who was found at Kingsley Pond, east Hampshire in September 2023, has today been charged with murder.”
In a statement released through police, Annabel’s father said: “Annabel was a beautiful, positive and very happy little girl. She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much. She loved story time, dogs and her dolly.
“She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth. Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives. She was dearly loved by her family and friends.
“Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life. Please continue Annabel’s legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did. The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness.
“Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever x.”
Source: www.theguardian.com