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| Woman charged with murdering two-year-old found in Hampshire pond | Woman charged with murdering two-year-old found in Hampshire pond |
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| Annabel Mackey was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl", her father said | Annabel Mackey was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl", her father said |
| A woman has been charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl who died after being found in a village pond. | A woman has been charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl who died after being found in a village pond. |
| Annabel Mackey was discovered unresponsive in Kingsley Pond, near Bordon, Hampshire, on 10 September 2023, shortly after she was reported missing. She was pronounced dead in hospital a day later. | Annabel Mackey was discovered unresponsive in Kingsley Pond, near Bordon, Hampshire, on 10 September 2023, shortly after she was reported missing. She was pronounced dead in hospital a day later. |
| Alice Mackey, 42, of Gibbs Lane, Oakhanger, has been remanded in custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. | Alice Mackey, 42, of Gibbs Lane, Oakhanger, has been remanded in custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. |
| Earlier, Annabel's father paid tribute to the toddler who he described as a "shining star" who would be "loved forever". | |
| He said Annabel was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl". | He said Annabel was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl". |
| "She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much," he continued. | |
| "She loved story time, dogs and her dolly. She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth. | "She loved story time, dogs and her dolly. She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth. |
| "Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives. | "Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives. |
| "She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life. Please continue Annabel's legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did. | "She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life. Please continue Annabel's legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did. |
| "The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness. | "The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness. |
| "Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever." | "Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever." |
| Annabel was reported missing from her home on Forge Road, Kingsley, on Sunday 10 September 2023. | Annabel was reported missing from her home on Forge Road, Kingsley, on Sunday 10 September 2023. |
| Police later cordoned off a house on the road, which is about 1,500ft (460m) from the large pond along a rough track. | Police later cordoned off a house on the road, which is about 1,500ft (460m) from the large pond along a rough track. |
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