Woman charged with manslaughter after death of 11-year-old girl Fatiha Sabrin
Fahita Sabrin was found unresponsive at a residential property in Shadwell. A woman will appear in court later this month in connection with her death.
Tuesday 1 August 2023 07:08, UK
A woman has been charged with manslaughter after the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Fatiha Sabrin died on 11 December 2021 in Shadwell, east London.
She was found unresponsive at a residential property in Sutton Street and taken to hospital but died later the same day.
A few days after her death, her talent was recognised in a writing competition.
The Metropolitan Police say they charged Jesmin Akter, 33, with manslaughter and importing a regulated substance on Friday (28 July).
She will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 22 August.
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The charges follow an investigation by detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command.