Bradford mum pleads guilty to murder of 18-month-old

A Bradford mum has pleaded guilty to the murder of her 18-month-old son.

Gemma Procter, 23, of Newcastle House, Barkerend, Bradford, appeared before Bradford Crown Court this morning (16 April).

She pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The plea was accepted by the court following discussion of medical records.

On 21 October Elliott Procter died after falling from a sixth-floor window at a block of flats on Barkerend Road.

A sentencing hearing has been scheduled to take place on 15 June.

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