[West Ender]

These creatures are of low intelligence but they knew exactly what they were doing. It was all down to greed and the chance to get something for nothing and, if a child was needed to achieve that, then they would - and did - exploit a child. Unfortunately there are a lot of mothers around like Karen Matthews, no doubt dragged up themselves and continuing the tradition, who think having children around is OK until they become a nuisance or a liability.

The sad thing is that Shannon will, most likely, be just like her mother in 10 years time. She may be fostered until she grows up but the damage has already been done.