Fordingbridge toddler death: Mother in court on murder charge
A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter.
Police were called to a house in Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on 19 October.
Bethan Colebourn was taken to hospital where she was later pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination revealed she died from drowning.
Claire Colebourn, 36, did not enter a plea and was remanded to appear at Winchester Crown Court on 26 July.
Following Bethan's death, a statement released by Hampshire Constabulary on behalf of her family said relatives were "devastated".
"Bethan brought so much happiness and joy to so many people's lives," it said.
"She was a fun loving, adventurous and caring young girl who will be dearly missed. She will be in our hearts and minds forever."