Woman charged with murder after death of one-year-old girl on Isle of Wight

A woman has been charged with murder after the death of a one-year-old girl on the Isle of Wight in August last year.

Jayla-Jean Mclaren died in hospital on 3 August, two days after she was taken there with serious injuries, Hampshire Police said.

On Thursday, the force said Samara Jay Glover has been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.

The 27-year-old, of Newport, remains in custody, police said.

A 31-year-old man, also from Newport, was previously arrested on suspicion of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child, and causing assault/ill treatment/neglect/abandonment of a child/young person to cause unnecessary suffering/injury.

He has been released on conditional bail until 27 April.

Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Hunter said: "We understand that cases such as this are incredibly concerning and upsetting.

"However, we kindly ask that you do not speculate on this case, as it could potentially impact any future court proceedings.

"We will provide further updates on this investigation when appropriate."

In a statement previously issued by police, the girl's family said: "Mummy, daddy, and nanny will always love you. Fly high princess."

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