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Baby Peter mother offers apology

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The mother of Baby P has said she is sorry for failing her son and for the pain and suffering she caused.

The 27-year-old wrote to a judge at the Old Bailey on the eve of being sentenced for causing or allowing the death of her 17-month-old child.

Baby Peter, who was on the at-risk register, suffered a broken back and 40 serious injuries.

Jon Brain reports.

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