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| CPS to review Poppi Worthington death file | CPS to review Poppi Worthington death file |
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| UK prosecutors are to review the death of Poppi Worthington after a family court judge ruled her father assaulted her. | UK prosecutors are to review the death of Poppi Worthington after a family court judge ruled her father assaulted her. |
| The 13-month-old was found with serious injuries at her Barrow home in 2012. | The 13-month-old was found with serious injuries at her Barrow home in 2012. |
| Her father, Paul Worthington, was arrested but later told he would face no charges. He has always denied any wrongdoing. | Her father, Paul Worthington, was arrested but later told he would face no charges. He has always denied any wrongdoing. |
| The CPS has now said that, following the Family Court Judge findings, it will be reviewing the file. | |
| The judge criticised Cumbria Police for the way it handled the initial investigation into Poppi's death, with evidence thrown away. | |
| 'Thorough review' | |
| In a statement, the CPS said: "We received a file from Cumbria Police in relation to the tragic death of a 13 month old girl in December 2012. | |
| "We conducted a thorough review of the evidence in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. | |
| "This review included consideration of expert evidence which was carefully considered by the prosecutor, who took advice from experienced counsel. | |
| "We decided there was insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction and therefore no one was charged with any offences relating to her death. | |
| "Following the findings of the Family Court Judge, we are now reviewing the case." |