Nazli Merthoca, 24, gave her three-month-old child Kaylani Kalanzi traumatic brain injuries before she died last year.

Merthoca of Homerton High Street was convicted of manslaughter today (October 14) despite “spinning a web of lies” in an attempt to cover up her abuse.

Her partner, Herbert Kalanzi, 35, of Ranelagh Road, Newham, was cleared of murder, manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of a child.

Merthoca called paramedics to her home on Homerton High Street at around 10.30pm on July 8, 2024 claiming her baby daughter, Kaylani, had stopped breathing.

The infant was found in critical condition, and rushed to Homerton Hospital.

Police were informed by staff at the hospital after scans showed Kaylani had suffered extensive brain damage consistent with physical abuse.

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