Sentence
Rebecca Grocott
Rebecca Grocott (aged 27) was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on 27 July 2023 to 8 Years for Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Stafford Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 27 July 2023
- Sentence
- 8 Years
- Judge
- Mr Justice Cotter KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm | Custodial immediate |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
She was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child, causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child and child cruelty in Stone, Staffordshire, on 27 February 2020.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions IQ / Learning difficulties; Vulnerable victim; Breach of trust