Daycare Worker Found Guilty of Child Abuse in Shocking Case
Accusations of Cruelty Uncovered at Riverside Nursery
A 22-year-old daycare worker from Hounslow, Roksana Lecka, has been convicted of multiple counts of child cruelty after a disturbing series of abusive incidents involving 21 infants came to light. Lecka, who worked at Riverside Nursery in Twickenham from January to June 2024, was found guilty of 14 charges and admitted to an additional seven counts of cruelty against children under 16.
CCTV Footage Sheds Light on Abuse
The abusive behavior first came to the attention of authorities in June 2024, after Lecka was sent home for pinching children and displaying a noticeably "flustered" demeanor. Subsequent investigations by the Metropolitan Police involved a thorough review of nursery CCTV footage, revealing harrowing scenes of physical abuse. Footage captured Lecka engaging in various acts of violence, including:
- Repeatedly kicking a young boy in the face
- Scratching and pinching infants beneath their clothing
- Pushing children over cots and covering a crying toddler’s mouth
- Dropping babies into their cots with apparent indifference
Detective Sergeant Geoff Boyle stated, "The footage provided a clear view of Lecka’s multiple assaults on the children in her care, showcasing exceptional cruelty towards these defenseless infants."
Implications of Substance Use
Further complicating the case, reports indicate that Lecka admitted to smoking marijuana before her shifts. CCTV also showed her vaping near infants. Allegations of strange bruising and injuries on the children were reported by parents during Lecka’s brief employment at the nursery, raising alarm bells and initiating the investigation.
Wider Concerns and Future Sentencing
This troubling pattern of abuse is not isolated. Lecka reportedly faced similar accusations at her previous position at Little Munchkins nursery in Hounslow. Gemma Burns from the Crown Prosecution Service expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, "The sheer scale of her abuse is staggering. Lecka’s treatment of these babies was not only appalling, but it also demonstrated an unsettling targeting of children when colleagues were away or distracted."
Lecka has been barred from working with children in the future, and her sentencing is set to take place on September 26.
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