A 2-year-old girl was abused and killed by her mother and her mother's boyfriend in a series of violent acts.

In a heartbreaking case, two-year-old Isabelle Rose Welsh was found lifeless at the bottom of the stairs in her home in Thornaby, Teesside last September. It was revealed that the toddler had suffered 21 broken bones as a result of consistent abuse from her own mother and her new boyfriend, who are currently on trial for her murder. According to the prosecution, Isabelle's body was covered in bruises, particularly on her head, neck, abdomen, back, genitals, and bottom.

It was clear that she had been subjected to a "campaign of violence" before her tragic death. The court heard that Isabelle lived with her mother, 25-year-old Alexandra Walker, and her boyfriend, 21-year-old Harrison Simpson, who had been in a relationship for only three months before the incident. The couple's relationship was described as "unhealthy" and involved a lot of drinking and drug use.

This ultimately led to neglect and violence towards Isabelle, who was a regular visitor to their home. The prosecution revealed that Isabelle had suffered a broken leg in late August, but her mother failed to seek medical treatment for days. Eventually, Walker took Isabelle to the family GP who referred them to the hospital on September 2, which was 11 days before her death.

During this visit, it was discovered that Isabelle had a spiral fracture in her tibia. However, instead of showing concern for her daughter, Walker became aggressive and demanded to see another doctor. She even attempted to take Isabelle home against medical advice.

Despite the hospital's child protection policy, Isabelle was discharged back to her mother the next day due to conflicting opinions between the pediatric and orthopedic teams. This decision ultimately proved to be fatal for Isabelle, as she was readmitted to the hospital 10 days later with a fatal head injury. The prosecution revealed that after Isabelle's death, Walker continued to complain about the way she had been treated and even searched for ways to win compensation from the NHS.

In messages between Walker and her mother, she referred to Simpson as a "paedo" and expressed concerns about his interactions with Isabelle. The court also heard that Walker had searched the sex offenders register in Middlesbrough, specifically in relation to Simpson. Despite her apparent concerns, Walker left Isabelle alone with Simpson the night before her death.

The prosecution argued that both Walker and Simpson had ample opportunities to harm the toddler, and it was clear that they were aware of the abuse happening in their small two-bedroom house. When Isabelle became critically ill in the week before her death, no medical assistance was sought, and even when her heart stopped, Walker only called for an ambulance after being told to by her stepfather. The prosecution claimed that the couple's actions were a desperate attempt at self-preservation, as they knew they would be questioned about Isabelle's injuries and their failure to seek help.

The trial is ongoing.