Parents charged over hanged girl

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The mother and stepfather of a girl found hanged in her bedroom have been charged with child neglect.

Simon and Susan Moody were taken into custody on Thursday for questioning over eight-year-old Charlotte Avenall's death at their Mansfield home.

Mr Moody, 32, and his 24-year-old wife will appear at Mansfield Magistrates Court on 11 December.

Charlotte, who had severe learning disabilities, was discovered hanged in her bedroom on 12 September.