Sussex mum charged with causing daughter's death

She's due to appear in court on Monday (October 19th)

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 19th Oct 2020

A mother has been charged with causing the death of her daughter in Brighton.

20-month-old Asiah Kudi was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital from her address in Islingword Road in the city on December 11th last year.

She was tragically confirmed dead soon after arrival at the hospital.

Following a postmortem and subsequent further forensic tests, Asiah's death was found to have resulted from neglect.

18-year-old Verphy Kudi, currently of no fixed address, is to appear in custody at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday (October 19th), charged with manslaughter.

The prosecution, authorised by the CPS, follows an investigation by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team.