CCTV Footage Reveals Horror
Security camera footage from the nursery's baby sleep room captured Lecka vaping in a dark environment by the cribs while violently attacking defenseless infants. In much of the footage, the attacker's back is to the camera, but at the end, she suddenly turns to look into a crib.
Sadistic Violence Against Babies
At Kingston Crown Court, Judge Sarah Plaschkes KC stated that the defendant pinched, slapped, punched, and kicked the children. Lecka pulled their ears, hair, and toes, forced their heads forward in cribs, and caused bruises. The court highlighted that she controlled her surroundings and deliberately inflicted pain.
Strong Reactions from Families
After the Riverside Nursery incident in Twickenham, the babies' families called the attacker "the worst kind of human" and described the events as "disgusting," demanding justice.
"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.
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.
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.
