Toddler death mother had 'acute psychosis'
An inquest has heard that a mother was assessed as having 'acute psychosis' just hours before she killed her young son.
Melanie Ruddell was taken to hospital but discharged herself before she could be seen by a specialist mental health team. A short time later, Mrs Ruddell strangled 2 year old Christy.
Helen Ford has been at the inquest in Sunderland.
Inquest hears from hospital staff
The inquest into the death of a 2 year old, who was killed by his mother, has heard from a doctor and a nurse.
Family give evidence into death of toddler
Family give evidence into death of toddler
Inquest hears of fears for mother who killed her son
Inquest hears of fears for mother who killed her son