Harlow mother charged with murder of eight-month-old daughter

Francisca Nti to appear in court today

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 29th Jul 2026

A 36-year-old woman from Harlow has been charged with the murder of her baby daughter.

Francisca Nti, of Milwards, Harlow, is accused of killing her eight-month-old child, who died on 13th July.

Following medical tests, the death of the child was classified as suspicious, leading to her mother's arrest on Monday, 27th July.

Specialist detectives have secured a murder charge, and Nti is set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this morning, on 29th July.

Essex Police are appealing for any information related to this investigation.

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