Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect

Newseze Wire·Tue, Oct 6, 11:35 AMWire: BBC UK

Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

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Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect

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