Jayla-Jean Mclaren died in Isle of Wight after being admitted to hospital for serious injuries
A woman has been charged with murder after the death of a one-year-old girl.
The little girl, Jayla-Jean Mclaren, died in hospital in the Isle of Wight on August 3 after being admitted to hospital for serious injuries August 1, Hampshire Police said.
The force said on Thursday, January 29, that 27-year-old Samara Jay Glover has been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child following Jayla-Jean’s death.
Glover, of Dairy Crest Drive in Newport [Isle of Wight], remains in custody.
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.
The man was released on conditional bail until April 27.
“We understand that cases such as this are incredibly concerning and upsetting,” said Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Hunter.
“However, we kindly ask that you do not speculate on this case, as it could potentially impact any future court proceedings.”
Hunter said further updates on this investigation will be provided 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.”