Woman Who Worked At Montessori Nursery In Twickenham Convicted Of More Than 20 Offences

Specialist lawyers supporting parents of children ill-treated by a Twickenham nursery worker have spoken out after she was convicted of more than 20 child cruelty offences. 

Roksana Lecka had previously admitted a number of child cruelty charges but denied other similar offences. The charges related to a total of 23 children at the Riverside Nursery in Twickenham Green and one at a different nursery. 

Following a criminal trial lasting a month, Lecka was today found guilty on 14 of the 24 counts. During the trial, she had already pleaded guilty to seven further offences. Today, Lecka was also found not guilty of three charges.

Lawyers supporting parents of children targeted by Riverside Nursery worker Roksana Lecka 

After Lecka’s actions came to light, a number of parents who enrolled children at the nursery, instructed expert lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help secure answers and compensation allowing them to access specialist support.

Jemma Till, an expert lawyer at law firm Irwin Mitchell, has issued the following statement on behalf of the families it represents. 

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“The families we represent are not only deeply shocked but also traumatised by what their children have endured.

“This is sadly yet another devastating case where children have suffered at the hands of someone in a position of trust.

“Whilst Lecka’s actions have been stopped, the consequences of those actions are likely to affect families for many years. Nothing can undo what has happened but it’s now vital that lessons are learned, and where appropriate, measures introduced to prevent other children being harmed.

“In the meantime, we’re focused on supporting the families and helping them come to terms with Lecka’s dreadful actions.” Jemma Till

Lecka, aged 22, from Hounslow was charged with 24 counts of wilfully assaulting and or ill-treating children. She is due to be sentenced in September. 

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