Mum jailed after admitting to manslaughter of daughter, 2, found dead in pond

A mum who pleaded guilty to killing her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond, has been jailed for four years.

Little Annabel Mackey went missing from her home in Bordon, Hampshire, on September 10 2023, and was found a short time later at Kingsley Pond and was taken to hospital in a serious condition, but died the following afternoon.

Her mum Alice Mackey, 42, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter. She also entered a not guilty plea to a charge of murder which the court heard was acceptable to the prosecution as reports by two psychiatrists showed that she was in a state of “diminished responsibility” at the time of the incident.

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In a statement released through police after Annabel’s death, her father said: “Annabel was a beautiful, positive and very happy little girl. She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much. She loved story time, dogs and her dolly.

“She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth. Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life.

"Please continue Annabel’s legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did. The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness. Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever.”