EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 1 MIN
Girl's Skull Fracture Sparks Playground Safety Petition
from Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
A six-year-old girl, Alice, suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed after hitting her head on a playground swing at Hicks Lodge in Leicestershire. Despite initial discharge, Alice was later transferred to another hospital for treatment. Her mother, Leanne Benton, launched a petition calling for changes in playground safety standards, following concerns about the design of straight-post cantilever swings. Forestry England, which manages the park, expressed concern and offered support to the family. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a6168f66710a4d3
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