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| Mother admits manslaughter of daughter, 2, in Kingsley pond | Mother admits manslaughter of daughter, 2, in Kingsley pond |
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| Annabel Mackey was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl", her father previously said | |
| A mother has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who was found in a pond. | A mother has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who was found in a pond. |
| Annabel Mackey died in hospital after being pulled from Kingsley Pond in Hampshire on 10 September 2023. | |
| Alice Mackey, 42, of Oakhanger, was in a state of "diminished responsibility" at the time according to two psychiatrists, Winchester Crown Court was told. | |
| She was remanded in custody to be sentenced on 6 October. | |
| The two year old was reported missing from her home in Forge Road, Kingsley, a short time before she was found in the pond. | |
| She died the following afternoon in hospital. | |
| The defendant entered a not guilty plea to a charge of murder which the court heard was acceptable to the prosecution. | |
| In a previous statement, Annabel's father paid tribute to his daughter's "incredibly pure and caring nature". | |
| He said: "The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness." | |
| This breaking news story is being updated. | This breaking news story is being updated. |
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