Girl, 2, ‘abused and murdered by mum and boyfriend’ in ‘campaign of violence’

Isabelle Rose Welsh was found lying lifeless at the foot of the stairs at the home she shared with mum Alexandra Walker, 25, in Thornaby, Teesside, last September (Picture: Cleveland Police)

A two-year-old girl suffered 21 broken bones while being subjected to a ‘campaign of violence’ at the hands of her mum and her mother’s new boyfriend that ended with her murder, a court heard.

Isabelle Rose Welsh was found lying lifeless at the foot of the stairs at the home she shared with mum Alexandra Walker, 25, in Thornaby, Teesside, last September.

The toddler’s body was ‘covered in bruises’ – especially her head, neck, abdomen, back, as well as her genitals and bottom, jurors at Teesside Crown Court were told.

Walker and her boyfriend, Harrison Simpson, 21, are on trial charged with Isabelle’s murder, cau...