A mother and her boyfriend have been jailed for life for the murder of two-year-old Isabelle Welsh, in a case described by the court as “sadistic”. The sentencing reflects the gravity of the abuse and killing of a very young child, and marks the conclusion of a prosecution centred on those responsible for her care.

The article identifies Isabelle Welsh as the victim and reports that both defendants received life sentences. The supplied text does not include further details of the offence, the minimum terms set by the judge, or the location and date of the killing.