The mother and father of a disabled teenage woman have appeared in court docket after being charged with inflicting her dying by permitting her to develop into morbidly overweight.
Kaylea Titford, 16, was discovered lifeless at her residence in Newtown, Powys, Wales, in October 2020.
Her father Alun Titford, 44, and mom Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 39, of Colwyn, Newtown, are charged with gross negligence manslaughter and inflicting or permitting the dying of a kid or weak particular person.
It's alleged that, between March 24 and October 11 2020, they failed to make sure Ms Titford’s dietary wants had been met, resulting in morbid weight problems.
Nor did they guarantee she bought sufficient train, was in a hygienic situation, had a protected and hygienic surroundings, her bodily well being was maintained, or that affordable medical assist was sought, the cost claims.
The pair appeared earlier than Welshpool Magistrates’ Court docket on Tuesday and stood collectively within the dock sporting face masks.
They spoke solely to verify their names, ages and handle however didn't enter any pleas.
Prosecutor Helen Tench requested each defendants to stay on conditional bail and to not have contact with anybody below the age of 18.
They may subsequent seem earlier than Mildew Crown Court docket on April 14 2022.
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