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Childcare Worker Sentenced to Eight Years for Child Abuse

A 22-year-old childcare worker, Roksana Lecka, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for abusing 21 infants at nurseries in Twickenham, London. Lecka was found guilty of a series of violent acts, including kicking, punching, and pinching children aged between 18 months and two years. Her abusive behaviour came to light in June 2024, following reports from parents about unexplained injuries on their children.

Parents began raising concerns in March and May of the same year. After investigating these claims, police reviewed CCTV footage that captured Lecka committing multiple acts of cruelty. The recordings showed her inflicting pain on the children, often while other staff were unaware.

Details of the Abuse

Lecka’s actions included repeatedly kicking one boy in the face, pinching the children under their clothing, and even covering a toddler’s mouth when he cried. One parent described their child as “totally helpless,” while another referred to Lecka as the “worst kind of human.” The majority of the incidents occurred at the Riverside Nursery, where Lecka worked.

Upon her arrest, Lecka claimed she had been smoking cannabis before her shifts and suggested that this affected her memory of the events. Initially, she denied the allegations but later pleaded guilty to seven counts of cruelty towards minors. In total, she faced 14 charges related to her abusive treatment of the children.

During the court proceedings, Judge Sarah Plaschkes KC condemned Lecka’s actions as “gratuitous violence.” She described the various forms of abuse, such as pinching, slapping, and kicking, highlighting the emotional impact on the children. Judge Plaschkes stated, “When you committed these acts of cruelty, you would look at the other members of staff to make sure that they were not watching you.”

Impact on Families and Accountability

The case prompted outrage among parents, many of whom expressed guilt for entrusting their children to Lecka. The Irwin Mitchell law firm, representing the affected families, criticized the failure of the nursery’s oversight. Jemma Till, a lawyer with the firm, stated that Lecka had “abused her position of trust,” calling for a thorough examination of how such abuse went unnoticed for an extended period.

The disturbing nature of this case has raised questions about child protection protocols in childcare settings. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on ensuring that such incidents do not occur again.

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