The mother of 9-year-old Alfie Steele and her partner have been found guilty of causing his death.
The death of someone so young is heart-breaking and the details of the case are absolutely horrendous.
It is distressing for any normal parent or human being to hear the details of Alfie's murder and learn about the horrific treatment Alfie received in the last few months of his life.
The circumstances of Alfie's death also raise many questions.
An independent safeguarding review is under way. We must endeavour to learn lessons from Alfie's murder to help ensure that such a horrific event never happens again. I call on all appropriate authorities and stakeholders to engage openly and constructively in the review.
Alfie Steele: Mum and partner guilty of killing boy in bath - BBC News
