Child protection agency probing neglect of burnt teenager

The Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) has responded to reports from residents of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara about a teenaged girl who was not being taken for treatment after being badly burnt two weeks ago.

Residents said the child could be heard crying out from the excruciating pain on a daily basis and they were fearful for her well-being.

Head of the CC&PA Ann Greene told Stabroek News late last night that officers have gone to respond to