Overview

• Prosecutors presented CCTV footage in court allegedly showing Roksana Lecka pinching, punching, and grabbing infants, leaving them distressed and with visible injuries.
• Lecka has admitted to two counts of child cruelty but denies 21 other charges, claiming she followed nursery handling procedures and was unaware of any injuries.
• The alleged abuse occurred at Riverside Nursery in Twickenham between January and June 2024, with a 24th count related to a separate incident before her employment.
• Staff reported concerns on June 28, 2024, after discovering injuries on five children and reviewing CCTV footage, which led to police involvement and Lecka's arrest on July 5.
• The trial at Kingston Crown Court is expected to last several weeks, with emotional reactions from parents in the public gallery as evidence is shown.