Major Development in Harrowing Case of Nursery Nurse Who Abused 21 Infants
A depraved nursery nurse who subjected 21 defenceless babies to horrific physical abuse is scheduled to be deported to Poland this week, sparking profound concerns among the victims' families that she may continue to endanger children even after removal from the UK.
Details of the Heinous Crimes and Conviction
Roksana Lecka, now aged 23, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment last September after pleading guilty to seven counts of cruelty to a person under the age of 16. Following a trial, she was additionally convicted of another 14 identical charges, painting a disturbing picture of systematic maltreatment.
The court heard harrowing evidence detailing how Lecka pinched, slapped, punched, smacked and kicked the vulnerable infants in her care. She further pulled their ears, hair and toes and was witnessed toppling babies headfirst into cots. One particularly brutal incident involved her kicking a young boy four times in the face, stepping on his shoulder, and delivering another kick to his face.
Location of Abuse and Aftermath
All offences occurred at the now-closed Twickenham Green Nursery, leaving parents of the abused children and other families connected to the centre utterly traumatised. The criminal investigation commenced in June 2024 after her actions were discovered, leading to her immediate suspension and subsequent arrest at her home in Hounslow, west London.
During legal proceedings, Lecka—who moved to the UK from Poland at age three and previously worked as a bartender before entering childcare—claimed to have no memory of the violence, attributing this to her cannabis use.
Political Intervention and Family Fears
Munira Wilson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, raised the case in the House of Commons this week, highlighting a severe lack of communication and transparency. She revealed that parents of the 21 victims were given less than a week's notice about the planned deportation this Thursday.
"They have been given no information about whether Lecka will continue to serve the rest of her eight-year sentence or whether she will walk free after just four months in a UK prison," Wilson stated. "They fear, if left unsupervised, she will harm many more children. Those parents deserve answers."
Government Response and Deportation Process
In response, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones expressed her "thoughts and sympathies to all of the victims of these most heinous crimes." She confirmed that the sentencing minister was meeting with Home Office colleagues to discuss the specific needs of this case and ensure a full update is provided.
A Home Office spokesperson, while declining to comment directly on Lecka's situation, emphasised their policy: "We will not allow foreign criminals and illegal migrants to exploit our laws. All foreign national offenders who receive a prison sentence in the UK are referred for deportation at the earliest opportunity."
British police are understood to be making efforts to contact Polish authorities to inform them of Lecka's extensive offending history. However, once she arrives in Poland, her supervision and any continued custodial treatment will become the responsibility of Polish officials, leaving UK families anxious about potential future risks.
