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Paedophile and Child torturer
Rebecca Gregory, aged 25, received a three-year prison term after admitting to four charges of intentionally abusing, mistreating, neglecting, abandoning, or exposing a child in a way that would likely result in undue suffering, as reported by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Gregory, residing on Pearl Street in Stockport, was convicted at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday for “engaging in reprehensible acts of neglect towards four young children,” as stated by the authorities.
Rebecca Gregory did not comply with the appropriate, secure, and anticipated obligations and duties associated with looking after young children.
Police stumble across Rebecca Gregory
Police discovered incriminating evidence against Gregory while investigating another childcare worker and co-worker at Tiny Toes childcare in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
Gregory was employed at the same day care as Kate Roughley, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison in May of this year for causing the death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.
Roughley had immobilised the infant girl’s face by securing her in a prone position on a bean bag for a duration exceeding 90 minutes on May 9, 2022.
Tiny Toes childcare
In Gregory’s case, CCTV footage showed her “verbally abusing and mishandling the children, pushing a child’s head down, roughly placing a child on the floor, and threatening to kick a child in the head”, GMP said.
It continued: “On one occasion, she swaddled a child so tightly that he couldn’t move. Seeing the child was visibly distressed, she forced his head down, preventing him from moving.
“On another occasion, she swaddled a child tightly, telling him to ‘f***ing go home’”.
Cheadle Hulme child murder and assault
It continued: “From the CCTV footage on Tuesday 26 April 2022, it was evident that Rebecca Gregory’s interactions with the children were callous and lacked proper care and compassion.
“She failed to adhere to the correct, safe, and expected requirements and responsibility that comes with caring for young children.”
Gregory was arrested at home on Tuesday, November 14 last year, police reported.
She was presented with the evidence in interview and admitted her actions against the children, claiming the nursery was “understaffed”, the force said.
Detective Constable Natalie Pettit, from the Stockport district, said: “We are pleased that Gregory will now have to face the consequences of her actions.
“Anyone who hears the details of this investigation cannot fail to be sickened by the careless actions of Rebecca Gregory.
“She knew her actions fell far beyond the correct professional standards but failed to take any reasonable steps to protect these children”, she said.
“This was a harrowing investigation which uncovered several unacceptable behaviours and practices at Tiny Toes Nursery.
“It was clear to see that there was a culture of not challenging inappropriate behaviour which ultimately placed several children who were under their care at risk of serious harm.”
Rebecca Gregory “disgusting pig of a woman”
After Gregory was sentenced, Karen Tongue, Specialist Prosecutor for Crown Prosecution Service North West, said such cases “damage the trust between parents and carers”.
“Rebecca Gregory was entrusted with the care of the youngest children in the nursery where she had worked for seven years.
“The CCTV footage from the nursery’s baby room showed several instances of Gregory ill-treating four young children in her care.
Anyone who hears the details of this investigation cannot fail to be sickened by the careless actions of Rebecca Gregory
Detective Constable Natalie Pettit
“The way she spoke to them was truly appalling and I have been shocked and saddened by the wilful ill-treatment of the children.
“Parents should be able to place their children in nursery knowing they will be nurtured and cared for.
“Gregory must now face the consequences of her actions.”
Genevieve was murdered
Roughley, another employee of Tiny Toes, securely wrapped Genevieve in a swaddle, then proceeded to fasten her with a harness and finally placed a blanket over her.
Subsequently, she neglected to do thorough assessments on the disturbed youngster prior to finding the child unresponsive and displaying a bluish complexion.
Despite the efforts of her co-workers and paramedics, Genevieve’s condition was deemed irreparable and she was officially declared deceased at the hospital later that day.
The jury at Manchester Crown Court reached a unanimous verdict, finding Roughley guilty of manslaughter by ill-treatment. The prosecution said that she “persecuted” the child for taking up too much of her time.
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