Frankie Smith released from prison after Star Hobson's death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Frankie Smith, mother of 16-month-old Star Hobson who died in 2020, has been released from prison after serving half her sentence.

Frankie Smith, the mother of 16-month-old Star Hobson who died in September 2020, has been released from prison. Smith, now 20, was jailed for causing or allowing her daughter's death. Star died following fatal injuries inflicted during a violent attack at their home in Wesley Place, Keighley. Savannah Brockhill, 28, Smith's partner, was convicted of murdering Star.

Smith's grandfather David Fawcett, from Baildon, said she was released last week after serving half her sentence. He said he had known for five-and-a-half years that her release date would be 28 September.

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore described the release as 'a complete and utter disgrace' and questioned why the Prime Minister had allowed it. Mr Fawcett hit back, calling Moore's comments 'disgusting' and noting that Smith had been sentenced while the Conservative government was in power. He also challenged the description of Star as 'the Keighley toddler', saying she was from Baildon and had lived with him and Frankie until a few weeks before her death.

How it is being reported

• Frankie Smith's grandfather brands Keighley MP's criticisms 'disgusting'The grandfather of Frankie Smith has spoken publicly about her release from prison.Keighley News · 10 Oct, 05:32
• Star Hobson's death: Frankie Smith's grandfather speaks after her prison releaseThe grandfather of Frankie Smith has spoken publicly about her release from prison.Telegraph & Argus · 10 Oct, 03:00

In this story: Frankie Smith · Star Hobson · Savannah Brockhill · David Fawcett · Robbie Moore · Keighley · Baildon · West Yorkshire

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