Mother hides child in drawer for nearly three years

In Cheshire, England, a shocking case of extreme neglect came to light when a mother was found to have kept her child hidden in a drawer for nearly three years. The child was born in 2020 with a cleft palate and was discovered in February 2023 by the mother's partner, who heard noises that led him to investigate. Upon discovery, the child, nearly three years old, exhibited significant developmental delays, appearing malnourished with matted hair and a lack of basic skills such as crawling or communicating. Healthcare professionals later confirmed that the child's severe delays in development were a direct result of prolonged neglect.