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| Poppi Worthington death: CPS to give charge decision | Poppi Worthington death: CPS to give charge decision |
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| Prosecutors are set to announce whether charges will be brought in connection with the death of a 13-month-old girl. | Prosecutors are set to announce whether charges will be brought in connection with the death of a 13-month-old girl. |
| Poppi Worthington was found with serious injuries at her home in Barrow, Cumbria, in December 2012. | Poppi Worthington was found with serious injuries at her home in Barrow, Cumbria, in December 2012. |
| In January, a judge ruled she had been sexually assaulted by her father. | In January, a judge ruled she had been sexually assaulted by her father. |
| Following Poppi's death, Paul Worthington was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He has not been charged with any offence and has always denied any wrongdoing. | Following Poppi's death, Paul Worthington was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He has not been charged with any offence and has always denied any wrongdoing. |
| The Crown Prosecution Service is due to make an announcement later, followed by a statement from Cumbria Police. | The Crown Prosecution Service is due to make an announcement later, followed by a statement from Cumbria Police. |
| The force, which is being investigated by the police watchdog, has been criticised over its investigation into Poppi's death, after it emerged officers failed to preserve vital items for forensic analysis. | The force, which is being investigated by the police watchdog, has been criticised over its investigation into Poppi's death, after it emerged officers failed to preserve vital items for forensic analysis. |
| Prosecutors originally decided there was insufficient evidence "to provide a realistic prospect of conviction", but in January the CPS said it was reviewing the case. | Prosecutors originally decided there was insufficient evidence "to provide a realistic prospect of conviction", but in January the CPS said it was reviewing the case. |
| A second inquest into the toddler's death is due to take place in the autumn. | A second inquest into the toddler's death is due to take place in the autumn. |