Inquiry into death of starved Glasgow toddler found in hellish flat given start date

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An inquiry into the horrific death of a toddler starved to death by her parents will take place in July. Lauren Wade endured months of neglect at the hands of her biological mother Margaret Wade and her partner Marie Sweeney.

The two-year-old was found emaciated and covered in lice in her parent's filthy flat in Glasgow's Sighthill flat in 2015. She was rushed to hospital – but around 30 minutes later was pronounced dead.

That Fatal Incident Inquiry at Glasgow Sheriff Court is due to start on Monday, July 11, is expected to last more than a month, and will hear from multiple witnesses, Glasgow Live reports.A toxicology report after her death seven years ago found alcohol and diazepam in Lauren's body.She was so malnourished her shoulders and backbone were visible through her skin, the palms of her hands and feet were black and her baby teeth decaying.Wade and Sweeney were convicted of wilfully ill-treating the little girl and jailed for six years in 2019.Wade, who was released on parole in March, has already said she does not want to appear at the hearing, due to start on Monday, July 11.Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull will preside over the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the case that shocked the city.The neglect of the toddler and two other children led to a Significant Case Review looking at how the health and social care agencies dealt with Lauren and her parents.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and columns on historical cases, keeping our readers informed and updated across the