A nursery worker in Hounslow, west London, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of assaulting 21 babies, with charges including cruelty to minors. Roksana Lecka, who admitted to seven counts of such cruelty and was convicted of another 14 by a jury at Kingston Crown Court, was captured on police bodycam being arrested at her home. The arrest followed the emergence of CCTV footage showing her mistreating the children in her care.
During the arrest, Lecka appeared nonchalant and even smirked as officers informed her of the accusations against her. She showed no remorse when confronted with evidence of the injuries she caused to the infants. The investigation revealed that she had abused children at two nurseries over an eight-month period, with disturbing footage showing her physically harming the babies, including kicking, pinching, and pushing them.
Lecka’s actions were brought to light after parents and colleagues noticed bruises and scratches on the children. The court also heard that Lecka had admitted to being addicted to vaping and using cannabis, which she claimed affected her memory and behavior. Victim impact statements from the parents of the affected babies described the vulnerability of the infants and the impact of Lecka’s crimes on their families.
The court proceedings revealed shocking details of Lecka’s abusive behavior towards the babies in her care, leading to her conviction on multiple counts of child cruelty. The jury deliberated for nearly ten hours before reaching their verdict, finding Lecka guilty on most charges. The case has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with parents and authorities condemning Lecka’s actions as a betrayal of trust and a threat to society.