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London nursery worker sentenced 8 years for assaulting 21 babies

A London nursery worker attacked 21 babies while high on cannabis. She received 8 years in prison and will be deported.

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London nursery worker sentenced 8 years for assaulting 21 babies

"No Comment" During Interrogation
Police-released footage shows Lecka giving "no comment" responses during questioning. She showed no emotion when shown photographs of the children's injuries.

Cannabis and Vaping Admission
Lecka admitted in court that she regularly used cannabis with her boyfriend and was addicted to vaping, claiming she vaped at the nursery whenever possible and became irritable if she didn't. Prosecutors argued these were excuses to justify her crimes.

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London nursery worker sentenced 8 years for assaulting 21 babies

300 Hours of CCTV Reviewed
A police investigation launched in June 2024 after staff complaints examined over 300 hours of CCTV footage. Lecka abused numerous children while working at two nurseries between October 2023 and June 2024. She was convicted of 14 separate child abuse charges, admitting some but denying others.

To Be Deported
The nursery worker who assaulted 21 babies under the influence of cannabis will be deported in the coming days. She is scheduled to be sent to Poland on Thursday, February 5.

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London nursery worker sentenced 8 years for assaulting 21 babies

To Be Deported
The nursery worker who assaulted 21 babies under the influence of cannabis will be deported in the coming days. She is scheduled to be sent to Poland on Thursday, February 5.

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London nursery worker sentenced 8 years for assaulting 21 babies