A nursery worker in Manchester has been handed a 14-month prison sentence after being found guilty of a shocking assault on a one-year-old boy in her care.
Kate Roughley, 37, was captured on CCTV violently handling the helpless toddler at Tiny Toes Nursery in Cheadle Hulme. The disturbing footage showed her showing utter contempt for the child's welfare.
The court heard how Roughley deliberately pushed the child to the floor and covered him with a blanket, leaving him distressed and struggling. This wasn't a momentary lapse in judgment but a sustained period of cruelty toward a vulnerable infant.
Judge Nicholas Dean KC condemned Roughley's actions as "significant cruelty" toward a child who deserved protection and care. The sentencing sends a clear message that those who abuse positions of trust with children will face severe consequences.
The incident has raised serious concerns about safeguarding procedures within childcare facilities and has left parents across the region questioning the safety of their own children in similar settings.
Greater Manchester Police have emphasized their commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring those who commit such offences are brought to justice.
