Eight-month-old baby girl found dead as mum, 36, charged with ‘murder’

AN eight-month-old baby girl was tragically found dead as her mum has been charged with murder. The baby sadly died on July 13, with cops ruling her death as suspicious after tests. Francisca Nti, 36, of Harlow, Essex, was arrested on Monday and is now facing a murder charge. The 36-year-old is being held in police custody ahead of a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Cops are appealing for anyone who has information to contact them. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “If you have any information relating to this investigation please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/110540/26. “You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. “If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.