Infant Murder Charge
Harlow Woman Charged with Murder of Infant Daughter; Police Appeal for Public Information
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Essex Police provide a 24/7 online Live Chat reporting option via their digital reporting platform (digital101) for information related to this investigation.
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In addition to the online portal, Crimestoppers offers anonymous reporting channels for tips on this case, including a phone line at 0800 555 111 and an online submission option.
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The case has attracted cross-media coverage from several outlets, underscoring regional attention to the incident (examples include AOL, ITV Anglia, HelloRayo, and Echo News).
A 36-year-old Harlow mother has been charged with murdering her eight-month-old daughter after the baby was found dead at their Essex home. Francisca Nti, of Milwards, Harlow, was arrested on July 27 — two weeks after her daughter died on July 13, according to Mirror and The Sun.
Essex Police said tests carried out after the baby's death led officers to treat it as suspicious. Specialist detectives then built a murder case and secured the charge against Nti, London Now reported.
Baby Found Dead, Tests Triggered Murder Investigation
The eight-month-old girl was found dead at her home in Milwards, Harlow, on July 13. At first, the cause of death was not clear. But after tests were carried out, police deemed the death suspicious, according to Bishops Stortford Independent.
Specialist detectives took over the case. They arrested Francisca Nti on July 27 — 14 days after the child died. She was then charged with murder, Yahoo News reported. The crime reference number for the case is 42/110540/26.
Nti Due in Court as Formal Proceedings Begin
Francisca Nti is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Her hearing was listed for July 29, according to London Now. She faces a single charge of murder in connection with her daughter's death.
Murder charges in the UK must start at a magistrates' court. The case will then move to a Crown Court, where murder trials are held. No plea details have been reported yet.
Police Ask Public for Information on the Case
Essex Police have made a public appeal for information. Anyone with details can report via the force's online Live Chat tool using crime reference number 42/110540/26, according to Bishops Stortford Independent.
People who want to stay anonymous can contact Crimestoppers. The charity runs a free phone line at 0800 555 111 and also accepts tips online. Crimestoppers does not share caller details with police.
Regional Media Covers a Community in Shock
The case has drawn wide coverage across Essex and beyond. Outlets including Mirror, The Sun, ITV Anglia, and local news sites have all reported on the charge. The story reflects deep concern in the Harlow community over the death of such a young child.
Harlow is a town in west Essex with a population of around 90,000 people. Cases involving the death of very young children are rare and typically draw close public and media attention in the region.
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