A woman has been charged with killing a one-year-old boy.
Leicestershire Police said a 43-year-old woman had been charged with manslaughter and appeared before magistrates yesterday, in connection with the death. She is further charged with child neglect.
One-year-old Harry Aspley became unwell at his home in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, on March 26, according to police.
He later died in hospital on April 1.
A force spokesman said: "Following a lengthy and complex police investigation, a 43-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter and child neglect.
"She appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court on Wednesday February 4, where she was remanded and is next due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday February 18."
A 34-year old man has also been charged with child neglect and is due to appear in front of magistrates on February 27.
