A WOMAN was today (11) sentenced to a hospital order following the death of her son in Acton.
Olga Freeman, 40, of Cumberland Park, Acton, had previously pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to the manslaughter of ten-year-old Dylan Freeman by reason of diminished responsibility.
She was sentenced to a hospital order with no time-limit restriction.
Dylan suffered from extensive mental and physical health issues, which impacted his independence and his ability to communicate.
Freeman had cared for him for many years, using council services and an acquaintance for help.
She had also suffered with mental ill-health and with challenges in her personal life.
She had spoken about struggling with the responsibility of caring for Dylan.
Det Chief Insp Simon Harding said: "I can’t imagine the pain that Dylan’s death has brought to his loved ones. This has been a terribly sad investigation from start to finish.”
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