AN inquest has been opened – and adjourned – into the death of murdered Keighley toddler Star Hobson.
A brief hearing was held at Bradford Coroners' Court, where it was confirmed that criminal proceedings in the case had concluded.
Assistant Coroner Angela Brocklehurst said: "Clearly this is a very complex, as well as a very tragic, case."
She said careful consideration should be given as to the future of the inquest.
A date for the next hearing was set for March 17.
Savannah Brockhill, 28, was handed a life sentence last month for killing 16-month-old Star on September 22, 2020, with a minimum term of 25 years.
Star's mother, 20-year-old Frankie Smith, was cleared of murder and manslaughter but convicted of causing or allowing the death of her daughter and she was handed an eight-year prison sentence.
That sentence has since been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP, who ruled it was her belief that the term was unduly lenient. A date is still to be set for the hearing.
Details of the treatment and death of baby Star caused widespread revulsion and anger across the district and beyond.
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