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Mother sentenced

The mother of a four-month-old boy in Lancashire killed when a five-stone television set dropped on his head has been sentenced for child neglect.

8:00 am, Fri 01 Feb 2013

Arrest warrant issued for Burnley father

An arrest warrant has been issued for the father of a baby who died after a TV fell on his head in Burnley.

Edward Hanratty admitted child neglect following the death of four-month-old Kian, but failed to appear at court for sentencing.

Natalie McMillan, Kian's mother, had previously pleaded guilty to child cruelty on the basis of neglect. Yesterday, she was sentenced to 15 months in prison.

8:36 pm, Thu 31 Jan 2013

Mother sentenced to 15 months in prison

The mother of a baby who died when a TV fell on his head has been jailed for 15 months.

Natalie McMillan had previously pleaded guilty to child cruelty on the basis of neglect following the death of four month old Kian at home in Burnley.

His father Edward Hanratty was also due to be sentenced today but failed to appear at court. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.