Parents jailed over abuse and death of two year old girl

A mother and father have been sentenced to prison over the abuse and death of their two year old daughter, who suffered a non accidental brain injury at their home in Manchester.

Omra Wali Jan died in February 2024, almost three months after sustaining a catastrophic head injury on 30 November 2023 at the family address.

Her mother, Morsal Mohammed Naim, 32, was sentenced to nine years in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Friday 13 February 2026. She had pleaded guilty to child cruelty in March 2025 and later admitted manslaughter in January 2026.

Her father, Firooz Wali Jan, also 32, was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to child cruelty in March 2025.

Police were called on 30 November 2023 to reports of an unresponsive child. Naim told paramedics that Omra had collapsed and choked while eating a biscuit. The child was unconscious when emergency services arrived and was taken to hospital.

Doctors raised concerns after identifying burns, bruising and other unexplained injuries. A brain scan revealed injuries that medical experts said were inconsistent with the explanation given. Further scans showed a rib fracture. Specialists later concluded that Omra had been shaken, with her head possibly striking a hard surface.

She was transferred to critical care and never regained consciousness. Life support was withdrawn on 9 February 2024.

Detectives carried out forensic examinations at the family home, gathered accounts from neighbours and family friends and analysed mobile phone data. Naim was arrested on 6 December 2023 on suspicion of assault and later charged. She maintained that her daughter had choked.

Following Omra’s death, Naim was further charged in connection with manslaughter.

Firooz Wali Jan was arrested in April 2024 in relation to burn injuries and bruising. He denied responsibility during police interviews. By late October 2024, he was charged with child cruelty.

Both defendants have remained in custody since being charged.

Senior Investigating Officer Philip Reade said: “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.

“This has been a challenging investigation spanning more than two years, involving countless medical and forensic experts. I would like to thank everyone for their efforts which have led to justice for Omra.

“Omra was so young, her parents should have been nurturing her, allowing her to grow into the child she would become. Instead, they completely neglected their moral duty to protect her.

“Their behaviour and attempts to mislead our investigation throughout have made this case even more horrifying, so we welcome the custodial sentences handed down today.

“The investigation team never knew Omra, but we have seen countless images of her when being cared for by others which show a happy, smiling, beautiful child and she is in our thoughts today and always.”