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Mother of Alfie Steele cleared of murder

Rachel Brand KC and Adam Western defended Carla Scott when she was tried for the murder of her 9-year old son, Alfie Steele.  The jury at Coventry Crown Court cleared Ms Scott of murder.  She was convicted of Alfie’s manslaughter.  Mr Justice Wall sentenced Ms Scott, 35, on 15th June 2023 to 21 years’ imprisonment for manslaughter.  She received a consecutive term of six years for child cruelty.  She was tried with her former partner, Dean Howell, 41.  He was convicted of Alfie’s murder.  He was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to serve a minimum term of 32 years’ imprisonment.

Sarah Brady of Lister Brady solicitors in Worcester instructed Rachel Brand KC and Adam Western.

www.listerbrady.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65912730

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