A woman from Hove has been found guilty of administering a noxious substance to her 10-year-old son, but found not guilty of attempted murder.
Pembe Mehmetaliogullari, 48, of Lower Market Street, Hove, was charged with the attempted murder of her son, Mustafa, and administering a noxious substance with intent. She had denied the charges.
She appeared at Brighton Crown Court last Friday (May 27) following a trial, and was convicted by a jury of administering a noxious substance but cleared her of attempted murder.
She has not yet been sentenced.
Her son Mustafa, who had severe complex physical and mental disabilities, had been admitted to Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton on 30 September 2018 for treatment - he died there three days later.
The hospital informed police of his death and a post mortem and subsequent toxicology examination found the presence of non-prescribed medication in his system.
The cause of death is currently unascertained and could not be attributed to the drugs found in his system.
Mustafa and his mother had been living at Eastview Terrace, Sedlescombe, East Sussex, prior to his admission to hospital.
After the case Detective Sergeant Barry Chandler from the East Sussex Safeguarding Unit said:
“This is a tragic case and our thoughts are with Mustafa’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“I’d like to thank the members of the jury who carefully considered the evidence put before them and we respect the decision they have made today.
“I’d also like to thank the witnesses and the investigative team who worked so hard on this complex and distressing case.”
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