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04/12/2009
Neglect Charges For Hanged Girl's Parents
The mother and stepfather of an eight-year-old girl who was found hanged in her bedroom have been charged with child neglect.
Charlotte Avenall, 8, who had severe learning difficulties, was discovered hanged in her room in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, on the morning of 12 September.
Simon and Susan Moody, the girl's parents, were taken into custody on Thursday for questioning.
Both were interviewed under caution at the time of the youngster's death.
Nottinghamshire Police have now charged the pair with child neglect. They have both been released on police bail.
Mr Moody, 32, and his 24-year-old wife will appear at Mansfield Magistrates Court on 11 December.
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Charlotte Avenall, 8, who had severe learning difficulties, was discovered hanged in her room in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, on the morning of 12 September.
Simon and Susan Moody, the girl's parents, were taken into custody on Thursday for questioning.
Both were interviewed under caution at the time of the youngster's death.
Nottinghamshire Police have now charged the pair with child neglect. They have both been released on police bail.
Mr Moody, 32, and his 24-year-old wife will appear at Mansfield Magistrates Court on 11 December.
(LB/GK)
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