Parents Sentenced to Prison for Toddler's Death in Manchester
The parents of a two-year-old girl have been sentenced to prison for a series of brutal assaults, including beating, biting, and burning, before the mother shook her to death. Omra Wali Jan suffered repeated injuries over several weeks in 2023 and ultimately died in hospital on February 9, 2024.
Details of the Tragic Case
Medical evidence revealed that Omra died from a traumatic brain injury caused by 'extremely forceful shaking' inflicted by her mother in November 2023. Morsal Mohammed Naim, 32, was today jailed at Manchester Crown Court for nine years after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Her father, Firooz Wali Jan, 32, received a sentence of six years and nine months for child cruelty.
Alan Richardson of the Crown Prosecution Service stated: 'Morsal Mohammed Naim not only shook her daughter to death but then lied about her actions. As her mother, Naim should have cared for two-year-old Omra Wali Jan and kept her safe. Instead, she inflicted the catastrophic injuries that caused Omra's death. It is a killing almost impossible to comprehend in its cruelty and sheer senselessness.'
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
The Crown Prosecution Service collaborated with Greater Manchester Police to build a robust case presented to the court. This included witness testimony, phone data downloads, expert reports, and comprehensive medical evidence. The strength of this evidence led Naim to admit causing her daughter's death during the early stages of the trial.
Richardson added: 'Our thoughts are with Omra – whose young life was cut mercilessly short – and all those affected by her untimely death.' This case highlights the severe consequences of child abuse and the legal system's role in seeking justice for vulnerable victims.
