Parents who forced their children to live in 'appalling' filth reminiscent of a 'Victorian slum' walked free from court. Their six daughters were made to stay in a home strewn with dog mess, mouse droppings and dirty nappies, according to Liverpool Live.
Judge Andrew Menary, QC, commented that the Wirral house looked as if "the filthy contents of a skip have been emptied in every room".
However, he stated that sentencing the mum and dad to prison would have a harmful impact on two children over 16 now back in the mum's care, however the other victims may not be returned to them "for a very long time, if ever".The parents, who admitted child cruelty, cannot be named in order to protect the identity of their innocent victims.Liverpool Crown
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