Nicholson's trial heard that teachers at two schools attended by Lucy had become so concerned at her contact with the defendant and circumstances at her home that they had alerted social services. She added: "Mum was quite confrontational, she was very cross, she was very, very unhappy that we had contacted social services about Stephen." "Social services said no further action at that time." The concerns about Lucy's contact with Nicholson were raised again with social services when she was transferred to Redbridge Community School. (Image: PA)She added that social services also told her that the matter had already been investigated and was not of any concern.

Source: Daily Mirror July 18, 2019 15:51 UTC