Parents sentenced after abuse and death of their two-year-old girl
Omra Wali Jan died in February 2024, three months after suffering a non-accidental brain injury
A mother and father have been sentenced following the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter, Omra Wali Jan, in Manchester.
Omra died in February 2024 after suffering a non-accidental brain injury three months earlier.
Her mother, 32-year-old Morsal Mohammed Naim, received a nine-year prison sentence after after pleading guilty to child cruelty in March 2025 and subsequently manslaughter in January 2026.
Omra's father, Firooz Wali Jan, also 32, was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison, having pled guilty to child cruelty in March 2025.
Both parents appeared at Manchester Crown Court.
The investigation began on 30th November 2023 when emergency responders attended a call reporting an unresponsive child in Levenshulme, Manchester.
Omra was found unconscious after reportedly collapsing and choking on a biscuit, according to her mother.
Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors discovered several unexplained injuries, including burns and bruising, as well as a rib fracture, and began suspecting non-accidental harm.
Further evidence suggested Omra may have been shaken, and her head struck a solid surface, leading to a brain injury.
The family home underwent forensic examination, and evidence led to Naim's arrest for suspicion of assault.
Following her death, Naim was further charged in connection with her death.
Omra's father was arrested in April 2024 regarding injuries she suffered, maintaining his innocence throughout police interviews.
By October 2024, enough evidence was gathered to charge him with child cruelty.
Both parents remained in custody until sentencing.
Philip Reade, Senior Investigating Officer for the case, reflected on the process: “Everyone who has been involved in this case has been deeply moved by the tragic circumstances of Omra’s death. The last few months of her life must have been truly miserable, being hurt by those who were meant to care for and protect her."
Reade acknowledged the two-year investigation involved extensive efforts from medical and forensic experts and hoped the sentences would bring justice for Omra.