Care worker who helped boss with child abuse jailed for 25 years
A former children's home assistant, Linda Brunning, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her role in abusing children. The home's manager, Malcolm Phillips, was found unfit for trial due to age but was confirmed by a jury to have committed the offenses.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic failures in child protection and the legal complexities of prosecuting elderly offenders.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emma Glasbey Yorkshire home and social affairs correspondent BBC Malcolm Phillips was found unfit to stand trial due to old age and ill-health A former children s home manager and "master manipulator" who abused youngsters in his care has been told he will not go to prison - as his female assistant was jailed for 25 years for helping his attacks.
The report is a straightforward account of a court sentencing based on public record.
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