Mother of boy who drowned in South Wales river loses High Court Challenge
The mother of a 13-year-old boy who died after allegedly being pushed into a river has had a High Court challenge to a decision not to prosecute a teenager accused of being responsible dismissed by judges.
Last updated 24th Jan 2022
Christopher Kapessa was allegedly pushed into the River Cynon near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taff, by a 14-year-old boy in July 2019.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided that a prosecution was not in the public interest.
Christopher's mother, Alina Joseph, challenged that decision at a High Court hearing in London.
Two judges ruled against her on Monday.