Toddler's Death: Mother Admits Killing Infant Daughter

A mother admitted to causing the death of her two-year-old daughter, Omra Wali Jan, who was born in Afghanistan and later moved to Levenshulme. The toddler tragically died on February 9, 2024, as a result of catastrophic head injuries, with paediatric pathologists confirming the cause. The court heard that the mother, Naim, inflicted these injuries after initially claiming Omra had choked on a biscuit.

Throughout multiple accounts given to authorities starting on November 30, 2023, Naim's story evolved. She eventually stated she had shaken Omra in an attempt to dislodge a biscuit. However, expert medical evidence presented to the court contradicted her claims, indicating the injuries were sustained from violent shaking.

During the trial at Manchester Crown Court in January 2026, Naim ultimately accepted responsibility for her daughter's death, pleading guilty to manslaughter. The Crown Prosecution Service highlighted the cruelty and senselessness of the killing, emphasizing that the mother had failed in her duty to protect the child.