Two women charged over death of two-year-old in Greater Manchester

Masie Lomax-Newton died in December 2021

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 12th May 2023

Greater Manchester Police have charged two women with the neglect and manslaughter of a two-year-old girl.

Emma Lomax-Newton, 29, and Cindy Molyneux, 51, have been bailed to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court next month.

It follows an investigation into the death of Masie Lomax-Newton in December 2021.

A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police said: "Emma Lomax-Newton (07/12/1993), and Cindy Molyneux (02/08/1971), have both been charged with neglect and manslaughter.

"They have been bailed to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court on June 7 2023.

"These charges come as the result of an investigation into the death of two-year-old Masie Lomax-Newton in December 2021."

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