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Frankie Smith was jailed for eight years for allowing the death of the 16-month-old.

Frankie Smith was jailed for eight years for allowing the death of the 16-month-old.

Smith originally received an eight year prison sentence for causing or allowing her daughter's death

THE mother of Star Hobson - Frankie Smith - has had her sentence for allowing the death of her daughter extended to 12 years by the Court of Appeal.

THE mother of Star Hobson - Frankie Smith - has had her sentence for allowing the death of her daughter extended to 12 years by the Court of Appeal.

Frankie Smith was originally jailed for eight years at Bradford Crown Court but the Court of Appeal increased it to 12 years.

A UK court on Tuesday increased the sentence of a woman who caused and allowed the fatal abuse of her toddler daughter by her female partner.

Frankie Smith was originally jailed for eight years at Bradford Crown Court but the Court of Appeal increased it to 12 years.

His father Les Balkwell wants judges to order a new investigation into the death, the court hears.

A lorry driver found dead in a cement mixer may have been “deliberately killed” and the scene of his death “staged”, his grieving father has…