I'm sorry my sweet that your life was based around so much cruelty. I wish I could of come and been your hero and I'm sorry for the injustice that is our social Services.

You have peace now my darling and I really believe the angels will be looking out for you.

Tina Beck, Morecambe, Lancashire, England

i wish i could of protected you little baby i feel like i failed you along with the system, i will never forget you! RIP little baby,

emma williams , ebbw vale, wales

It was not fair how you were treated and we'll all moss you in 7S.

I hope you're enjoying your time in heaven sweet babe.

Sarah Lax, Durham, England

my heart bleeds knowing that your life have been disgustingly taken away.
no one has the right to end a life. expessialy one so beautiful and innocent as urs.
u will be sadly missed and always remembered in our hearts.
muwah love u baby p xxxxxxxxx
.....x R.I.P X./.....

kaya heath, birmingham, england

i see your beautiful face , and imagine the pain u felt, if u were mine i would have loved and cared and mothered you for eternirty. it breaks my heart to know that you and thousands go through this cruelty and wish i could just take it all away. u will always be in my heart R.I.Pxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

claire, sunderland, engalnd

What those disgusting people did to you was disgraceful and 10000% wrong!! I'm so sorry you had to see the worst part of this world and that it wasn't for a very long time but I'm sure you are safe now and free of pain and suffering!I hope you know that the world isnt all bad x R.I.P baby P

Amy, manchester, england

it so disgraceful what happened 2 youu , for all you wanyed was a little love and care! x
baby p i hope you rest in peace and will always do so for now you are safe from those monsters who did not deserve to have such a beautiful little boy as you

R.I.P Baby P x x x

kathrine jacobs, london,

i would of cared for you and looked after you. im sorry how the world is and the social servises that cant be bothered to take drastic action. i hope youy allright now. i wish you the best of luck. Your parents were to careless showing that they never liked you.

Osama Khaliq, Northampton, Britian

R.I.P baby peter

i wish i could have helped you or if not me at least somwone elce....

i hope you are happy now in heaven smiling down on us all who will never forget you!!! x x x R.I.P

NICOLE, GLENAVY, NORTHERN IRELAND

baby p

i cant beleve youre mother let you down the one person who sould love and care for you. i hope you are safe now and no one will ever hurt you again. i know that the social worker was a horride horride person to not see your suffering. i know you are safe now rip little angel

jasmine , dowend , bristol

R.I.P baby Peter i am sorry for the way this world is and dont protect little people like you, your so beautiful and god will look after you now, hell is what we live in but know you have gone to heaven where there will be no more hurt or pain for u, i wished i could of had you as my son .

Leanne , Essex, Essex

Dear Peter

I so wish i could have saved you, how on earth could this have happened to you is beyond me. Im crying every day when you are in my thought. I hope above all that you are in peace now, smiling without pain and playing as all children should be.

I will never forget you, R.I.P

Søren Andersen, Copenhagen, Denmark

im glad ur at peace and oway from those monsters

r.i.p baby p x x x

emmy and khiya, ozzy in lancs, england

Baby Peter, We are all guilty of failing you, because when these things happen we dont shout enough.
Rest in peace little one, your safe in heaven now..

Elizabeth, london uk,

rest in oeace baby p you will never be forgotten and those evil people who say look after you will go to hell

nadia, newcastle upon tyne and wear, england

baby p i hope your in loving arms away fron those monsters i hope you are happy and enjoying yoursel wihtout horrid things happening to you how can a mother do that i wish you were in loving arms

R.I.P xxx

nadia, newcastle upon tyne and wear, england

Rest in peace you knew more suffering in your short life then most of us will face in our lives
Mansoor

Mansoor, London, I'm

R.I.P BABY P FEEL SO SORRT FOR YOU

Jade Finch, england,

R.I.P LITTLE BABY BOY LOVED BY EVERY ONE YOU WILL BE SAFE UP IN HEAVEN X X X X X X X X X

BRIDGET, basilden, england

r.i.p.little angle you will be safe up in heaven x x x x baby p loved by every one x x x x x x x

bridget, basilden, england

I have tried to imagine what it would be like if something like that happened to me, but it's so cruel it's nearly impossible to think about. . R.I.P Baby P, you'll be safe now your up in heaven- your safe at last.It must have been horrible to live with such monsters like Baby P was forced to.

Jade, Essex, England

I think it's even worse that the stepdad picked on Baby P rather than one of the older children, because even though it would still be dreadful, the child that was getting abused could at least tell somone that way. I wonder why the stepdad found it amusing to toruture a defencless baby like that

Jade, Essex, England

that must of been horrible living with such mosters
atleast your safe now nothing can hurt you now poor baby peter it bring a tear to my eyes everytime i hear your name
you were such a cute little boy how they could ever hurt such an clueless little baby r.i.p little angel your loved by everyone

alisha, whithaven, england

RIP Baby P - It is heartbreaking to know that you had to suffer such abuse for the nation to finally open their eyes to what happens daily in our so called society - may you now finally be rid of all the horrific injuries and memories you suffered in up short life - you are loved by us all.xxxxxx

Sam, Durham,

This is the worst and most cruel thing I have ever read it utterly disgusts me, as it would any person with a conscience. If only I had been able to do something, I would take that child home and give him the love that all children deserve.

Enjoy heaven Baby P - Enjoy being in Jesus loving arms

Alex , Queensland, Australia

sweet dreams Little Angel
R.I.P

Dominika, Sosnowiec, Poland

Social services is just as sadistically passive aggressive in their abandonment of desperate children in England as they are in America. I hope they spend eternity in Hell as an abused infant waiting for help.

Hillarie Goldstein, Franklin, NH, USA

So so sad. How can any mother allow such things to happen to her child.

If only you could of been saved.

You rest in piece sweetie and I believe that you are in a much better place away from the monster that was your mother and what she allowed to happen to you.

Yet another mess.

Carly O'Sullivan, moore, cheshire

since this has been in the press, i cant sleep at night, i cant get over it, its killing me, and im not even involed in this family! rip baby p wsh i new you x

jodene harris, ipswich, england

Dear Angel,

I so wish I could have saved you, how on earth could all this have happened to you is beyond me. You are in my thoughts every day and i hope above all that you are in peace now, smiling without pain and playing as all children should be.

John Borrego, Lisbon, Portugal

if i had of live in the same place i would of took you home and protected you. it is unbelievable to hea the extent of your suffering sleep peacefully no one can hurt you now

lorna brand, northampton, england

Dear Baby P
I wish with my whole heart i could have saved you...I am sorry, you are an angel now. You are in my heart.

Lizelle van der Merwe, Pta, South Africa

If only I knew. I would have rescued you in a heartbeat, a maternal instinct inside of me which obviously did not exist in the woman they call the "mother". Rest in peace Peter, they can't hurt you now. NO sentence will ever be enough to punish them for taking your life.

Sam , Cardiff, Wales

words cant describ the disgusting nature by which this poor baby lost his life..and for the mother to be out of jail in what could be 3 yrs is a disgrace..to think not only was baby p let down by the one a child trust most is horrific but to the think that she'l only get 3 yrs is beyond belief.RIP X

Rob, limerick,

words cant describ the disgusting nature by which this poor baby lost his life..and for the mother to be out of jail in what could be 3 yrs is a disgrace..to think not only was baby p let down by the one a child trust most is horrific but to the think that she'l only get 3 yrs is beyond belief.RIP X

Rob, limerick,

Oh my.There are no words that can express how saddened I am to know how horrible this tiny innocent babies life was lived.It is stories like this that make me question my belief in humanity,faith,and God.I don't understand how this poor little man was let down my EVERYONE whom he ever crossed paths.

Amie, Chicago, USA

This story is so horrible and I cry everytime I read little bits of it. How could anyone do this to a child? He was such a gorgeous boy, those 3 should never be let out of jail. R.I.P Little Angel...you can rest your beautiful soul now x x x

Tasha, Hull,

The child's mother, the boyfriend and the person who lived with them should all be put in jail for life or receive the death penalty. God will then have his judgment on them afterwards for all that they have done to poor defensiveless child.

Robert, London, UK

I have 2 Children under 3 whom I cherish and love dearly but when I first read about Baby P’s torturous life I cried because he was let down so unforgivingly. Is this what it takes to call justice these days, have our standards fallen this dramatically what we have let this happen? We are all to blame! Let’s never let this happen again, life is so precious.

lucy Applewhite, Newbury, Berkshire

Social Workers need to go in pairs in such households.They probably were terrified to push things further. As soon as there are signs of torture on the child the police should be able to investigate further eg go in the rooms with the dogs to see who else live there.Also sentences should be for life

Lila Charles, London, UK

God Has A Special Place For Children Like Baby P And I Can't Help But Think He's Better Off Where He Is.
There Is No Reason That People That Are Capable Of Such Abuse Should Be Allowed In Society.

Stacie, Malelane, South Africa

i hope the mother and boyfriend and the other sick and twisted friend go threw hell like that wee boy that was her son and she allowed 2 men and her self to harm that baby i hope they all spend a very long time in prison

joanne, belfast, antrim

The people that done this to this poor child are sick very sick and twisted people i hope they get everything that they done to the baby.them selfs in prison that wee baby should not of suffered wat he did if the mother did not want the baby y not let some1 else look after him instead of her

joanne, belfast, antrim

As a retired social worker I am appalled at what has happened and continues to happen to babies and children. Why, health, social services and the police do not work together, do not communicate well. Communication and support for workers is crucial, work together.joint responsibilty to protect.

JACKIE Porter, leeds, west yorkshire

Thank God that the poor wee boy is at last at peace!
It is so sickening to know that a little person suffered for so long and there was NOT ONE THERE TO HELP, how can that happen ? I feel a physical pain in my heart, that this poor child never felt the proper love and protection of a mother.

Caroline , Fulham , LOndon

It is disgraceful that our professionals are either not given the appropriate training to spot the signs of such abuse or simply lack the general intelligence required to put two and two together. How many cases do we have to see before the appropriate systems are put in place. What a tragic loss.

Chris, East Grinstead,

Since reading about this case indepth I still shed a tear for that poor beautiful baby. I look at my own son who is 19 months now and I'm just in love with him. God I wished I somehow can go back in time and take that angel and give him the love that his deserved. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. XXX

Deidre, Eastbourne, UK

Baby P's abusers were sick twisted people, I hope the get sent away for a long time. The worst part about this is that there are probably other cases like this going on unnoticed.

Laura, Fife, Scotland

This case of abuse makes me feel physically sick. The very fact that, even though social services were involved with the family, the abuse was still allowed to carry on, is an absolute joke. Both the boy's mother and her boyfriend deserve the worst punishment imaginable- how could anyone do that?

Zoe, Ipswich, England

This is an extremely shocking case of abuse, or it would have been if this had not of happened in 2000 with the case of Victoria Climbie. I think its a joke that the Haringay care workers who are 'trained' to protect the lives of children have failed yet again. 'Every Child Matters' - I think not.

Jamie, Plymouth, United Kingdom

This case still shocks and deeply affects me. The fact that a defenseless infant can be abused at all shows that community no longer has a place in modern Britain. Baby P deserved love and care, but was neglected by those who should have protected him. It is a disgrace. I hope he is never forgotten.

Amy, Brecon, Powys

What a poor boy. Not only do inexperienced social workers need a shakeup, but the child protection services as a whole in England. Is it not obviouse that the system is failing miserably with a total of 210 children dying due to abuse in England..

katy edwards, swansea, wales

We are becoming a very selfish community and usually this causes stress. This is being taken out on our children and i am DISGUSTED that we are allowed to get away with it! If you don't think that this is a big deal, YOU DON'T HAVE A HEART! Please donate to any funding or charity organisation! HELP!

Rhiannon, Gloucsester, England

the world isnt crule there are some people who are, the best children who can not speak and present their pain go to heaven that is truely becuse Allah doesnt want them to live next to people who are animals and treat their children like animals.

iram, Sheffield, Soutrh yorkshire

i ve just have a baby gir of one month 10 days old. i cant stop my tears after reading this and looking my daughter. i was thinking of 17th cruel months baby P has to live on. wish i or somebody were their and save the angle.love u baby P, this is a cruel world.

saima, dhaka, bangladesh

As a mother to a child of similar age I am disgusted that this is allowed to go on. I think we are far too soft in this country and something needs to be done now to stop this happening again. My heart goes out to the poor wee soul xx

Angela, Alness, UK

How could social services be so blind to not see Baby P was in so much pain. Baby P along with other deceased children tops the list of dead children who in my opinion were killed by the carelessness of the people who are supposed to be saving children from abuse. Baby P should still be here today.

Amy, Whitley Bay, England

This incident of cruelity towards the 17 month baby P has upset me the most. I really cannot imagine on the shoes of the baby. I really wish I had been there to save the baby in every possible way. These kind of people who torture their own kid should not be let to live. My heart cries for the baby

Pushpa, Singapore, Singapore

Reading this has reduced me to tears, as it did when it was in the papers every morning for over 2 weeks. They should be made to suffer what that child suffered for the rest of their lives. But no, human rights prevent that. Newsflash. They gave up their rights when they committed this atrocity.

James, Saltcoats, UK

I don't think alot of people realize what serious prolems we face and the fact that this kind of things is going on in modern times. WIth all the technology & the time we devote to worthless things of little value and protecting buildings with arms yet we fail to protect the most important thing

mike, london, uk

NO PAROLE Life Imprisonment for anyone involved directly or indirectly that didnt call police ... and allowed this baby to suffer .. Baby P.s only salvation was to die ... to avoid a lifetime of torture ... how digusting ... I am from Canada and this would be looked upon as the worst crime

victoria Potter, Barrie , Canada

as i was saying make it loud that if you don't want your child don't feel ashamed if your gonna go along with any abuse weather your apart of it or not you will be caught and i think these are things that should be said over the tv and radio to make those people aware that these are there choices!

natilie, stony plain, alberta

you no we make it aware to childeren and teens about were to go and mothers of abusive home so shouldn't we make it aware to mothers who feel maybe to ashamed to give up their kids despite not caring for them any way. we should make this more of an issue weather its over the internet,

natilie, stony plain, alberta

their choice to give up there child or eventually go to jail and give up there lives which on top of that i do belive people such as this deserve the death penaltiy! don't say we would only be as good as them don't at all because they had the choice those childeren and infents never had the choice!

natilie, stony plain, alberta

It is people like this that put "normal people" in the limelight with comments like "he bruises easily". I like many others have a child that suffers from a bleeding disorder, Before they diagnosed my child, I was accused of abusing him, why were they not quick enough on this case.????

Vicki, Columbia, USA

This just shows how low the standard of child care is. That paediatrician shoul be publically disgraced, i simply cannot believe you could fail to miss a broken back and broken ribs. And the care worker? The government needs to seriously improve social services as clearly it is dangerously defect.

Leila, Chelmsford, Essex,

What about all of the other babies that die at the hands of their caregivers? This is one case that got to the media, things like this are happening EVERYDAY. But why? Because people, friends/neighbours/teachers/passersby don't get involved! So get involved people! Stop it before it's too late.

Lisa, Dunedin, New Zealand

i think that this is VERY wrong and childcare and anyone else that cares for babies or children should not only inspect the area of which the child lives in but a full body inspection on the baby to make sure there isn't any damage. some people don't deserve babies. i write this in memory of baby P!

Nisha, Hadleigh, England

The incompetence of these so-called public guardians who permitted this abuse to continue, ignoring obvious signs of torture, leading to the death of this innocent baby is shocking. The "mother" of this baby should spend the rest of her life in prison. May Baby P rest in peace.

Patrick Elliot, Chicago, United States

ur story breaks my heart and brings tears to my eyes, u deserved so much better i only hope can now rest in peace little one x

nat, bishop stortford, essex

Poor baby p He should of had a lot better life in fact he should still be with us today if his own mother hadnt abused him

Charlotte, wallasey, england

R.I.P baby P, forever in our hearts.
x

Jade,Charlotte,Kirstie,Beckie+Zoe., Banbury, England

omg you poor poor baby i have absolute respect for you i dont know how you put up with all the pain and hurt when all you wanted was love from your mummy.atleaast now your in heaven with all the angels and noone will ever hurt you again.you will always be in my heart even though i didnt know you xxx

sophielouise, chester, england

Why do that to an innocent child like him
it is really sad that anyone can do that to a little child, the people on his case should have to pay for the mistakes they made, i don;t now how baby p lived with all of that abuse, but at lest baby p is in a better place now XXX :( :( :( :(

Louise, Stoke- On- Trent , England

i just cant believe that that peodiatrician failed to notice his broken back and ribs. She isnt worthy of her position as a peodiatrician, neither is the social worker. The parents should and will pay dearly for what they have done to that little boy. prison is a nasty place for child killers.

alli, Exeter, England

well i know for a fact that baby p would of survived if he was to be put into a safe place away from them monsters! people like that DO NOT deserve to have children whatsoever and i think that they should be put away for life as well as named and shamed for what they have done to that helpless child

elaine, manchester, england

how can any one hurt a sweet innocent child like baby P it is unreal. the people who did this should pay BIG time. i dont know how any one could do this to you rest in peace now you are safe from all abuse XXX

Jill, hull, england

It makes me sick to think of the abuse that this child went through.How anybody could hurt such an innocent being is beyond me.I hope the mother of 'Baby P' and all involved in his abuse, death and apparent social care, hold this shame over their heads for the rest of there lives.

Laura, Dublin, Ireland

The horrendous things that little child's body & mind had been subjected to in 17 short months, probably felt like a hundred years to him It's ABSOLUTELY heartbreaking. Months on from this little angels death, my heart still aches for him & the wonderful life he could have had. If only ........ X

Louise, Manchester, UK

This is an issue of the most appalling abuse, how we as a society may let a vunerable child suffer in this manner is beyond contempt, the social services involved must carry a large degree of this on their shoulders as those responsible for his ultimate care. May Baby P rest in peace

Anthony, Southam,

Every time i think of this wee man i cant help but break down and cry. WHY? Why should anyone have to suffer such cruelty in this day and age? My daughter is 2 and gets unconditional love, she is the most important bein in my life. How can anyone do this? I hope life is good for u now wee man XX

amanda , Ballymena, N. Ireland

rest in peace little man, each time i kiss my baby i kiss you full of love. take care little man xxx

emma, mougins,

well its about time soical services started doing the job insted of nit pickin at silly things. this poor baby suffered so much pain and never knew what it was like to have a loving family. the people envolved in this case should be ashamed of them selves and i hope they get wat they desersve!!!!!!!

faye, Leeds, west yorks

what is going on ? why did this happen? i am 15 and it was quit clear to me that this small chid should not have been in the care of his 'mother' why was nothig done i am appled i just hope now this boy can rest in peace you will never be forgoten forever in my mind and heart RIP x

hannah.d, hartlepool, england

i had to visit this wee boys resting place when in London only there for two nights but visited the place pitch black at night didn't know where he was but found him and put a card and teddy for the poor wee soul. He will always be remembered by my family and has touched our hearts forever.

Danny Fisher, Helensburgh, Scotland

I think that Baby P didn't deserved to be brutley hit and punch just for a laugh .. I am sure that no-one would like this to EVER happen again. I think that the Mother and Step Father shouldn't deseve a beutiful, young, innocent baby !!!!

Summer, Birmingham , England

I think it i sad that a boy can die as a result from the negligence and abuse from his own mother.. Children usually feels that their mother is the safest person to be with but if you can't depend on your own mum who can he depend on?? I hope there won't be any repeats of this kind of cases again.

Nirda, Singapore,

the cruelty that baby P suffered at the hands of his mother and partner will happen to numerous children if society doesn't put a stop to it and the services who are supposed to intervene do just that.

Linda S, glasgow, uk

my friend who was concerned that her grandchildren were in danger of physical/sexual abuse was told by social services and child protection that unless the babies could be explicit that it could not help, the social worker told her that it wasn't her job to protect them.

Linda S, Glasgow, UK

This story sickened me to the stomach. Being a mother myself, I can not begin to understand how anyone can think that hurting a child is ok. At least you are safe now where nonone will ever hurt you again. Rest well little angel.

Sarah, Derby, Nottingham

omg that is soooooooooo sad how could his mother not care about him? he is only 17 month old!!!!

baby p if you would have been in my family everyone would have loved you to bits!!

and you don't need to be scared now as you are somewhere save where no one can get you

jennifer, rom, italy

Once more Haringey Social Services has shown us all that things are not working in an England in the 21st century.Did no one notice the things going on in the flat next door or are we to wrapped in our own lives to see what is going on around us, that a beautiful 17 month old boy should die this way

Pamela , Pescara, Italy

This is so sad to have this happen in this day and age to a lovely boy who had so much to offer even a smile with a broken back and 8 broken ribs i would have loved this boy like he was my own and cared for him. RIP baby P you will always have a place in my heart and will never be forgotten
D.Fisher

Danny Fisher, Helensburgh, UK

OMG the peaple who did the are sickos becalue why whould tou do the to a littel baby whos only 17 mouths!!
I think u desurved to be lock up for eva
RIP baby 'p'
love you and no whan can get you now so dont be sceard and be happy up there and i hope you get better soon bab love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

charlotte, middlasbrough, uk

What a sad day. Let this be a lesson to us all. Let's not be apathetic. If you are suspicious, call someone, intervene if necessary but never, ever let this outrageous state of affairs happen again. God bless you baby P. You're at peace now beautiful boy!

Jan , Manchester, Cheshire

WHY?
I cant find answers. why? Why did this happen to you, little boy.
What did you ever do to deserve this..?
I dont understand..and its ripping me apart.

Only comfort is that you are in a better place now, and i pray you feel the love people around the world have for you.
RIP little darling

Tania, Watford,

OMG how could anyone do this? That poor little kid, im never going to get over the shock i don't think. If Baby P were in my family he would be loved and cared for, RIP little baby your in a good place now, nobody can hurt you anymore thank god.

Simia, Nottingham, England

wow poor baby p you were such a cute baby im 14 and if you were apart of my family i would play with you and take you to the park but never ever hurt you or any other person because you dont deserve that but rest in peace baby p your in a good place now.

christena, port alberni, canada

I was devastated when i read about this!!!! I seriously do not understand how nobody realised the danger baby p was in!!!!!!!!!!!!! How the hell could a doctor miss 8 broken ribs and a broken back? everyone involved should be sacked n i hope they can live with the guilt because it is their fault!!!!

Natalie, Thornton, UK

I hope Gordon brown and Tony blair sleep well at night now knowing that this little jewel of a boy died under the new labour system, I hope all involved suffer with guilt for the rest of their lives

Phil, Brighton,

Baby P, I would have loved and cared for you. You would have never shed a tear, felt pain, fear or been alone.
God forgive those involved in your murder,because I never will!!

Donna, london, uk

I have just received a reply by the Director of Haringey social services after I made a complaint against their council for their failures to protect Baby P.
In it they say they are very sorry for his death and have included the new Ofsted inspection report. It is, as Ed Balls said, very critical.

Sharon Zurybida, Bradley Stoke, UK

Sack EVERY SINGLE person involved in his death. The system is such a joke people aren't even afraid of it anymore! this should be a wake up call to the country to say we need to do more! rest in peace little man. xxxxxx

Caleigh, London, england

MONSTERS! The "people" who did this and the people who had the chance to intervene--whose JOB it was to intervene--and did nothing.

Sadly, the ones who would have helped this baby are hurting and the ones who could have are hiding behind technicalities and doubtless feeling no shame.

Ann, Chicago, USA

I wonder why so many people are sheltering under the legal umbrella of not having their names published, what is the reason for it?

Hilary Mee, SUTTON ON SEA, Lincfs

i have till now not wanted to read this story of this poor little boy but i have made myself so baby p story is told why are these children slipping through the net ???? why are people getting away with being cruel i say bring back the death row.god bless little man rip with angels.xxxx

karina, andover, hampshire

I am so outraged. I feel such sorrow. I cannot stop the tears. I am also a mom of a little 8 month old angel and for the life of me I cannot comprehend the neglect and evil that is born into this world. Little baby P. I love you and may you sing, laugh, fly, cuddle, w/angels forever and ever.

Deborah, Miami, United States

I was acquainted with someone who worked for Haringey council 30 years ago. The perception was that a job there was a byword for lax practises. I see that little seems to have changed. We are so keen to be non-judgemental while all these children suffer. We should all hang our heads in shame.

Louise Leeks, Harwich, England

What ever happened to every child matters??
Haringey has yet again failed to protect an innocent child, when will Social Services learn, there so busy doing mountains of paper work that they always seem to skim through visits. Im shocked by that the docter did not pick up his injuries!!!

Leanor, London, England

since the story of baby P appeared on the news i have not stopped thinking about that poor little boy and what he had to endure! i cry everytime his name is mentioned anywhere. I have a little boy myself and i look at him and i think how someone could be so cruel to a child!

hannah james, bridgend, wales

having had dealings with social services myself i can see how this happened they are more concerned about their own safety we need social workers with backbone to protect these poor children from evil bullies .rest in peace angel i wont forget you sending you all my love and kisses

jacquie hindley, Newcastle under Lyme, staffordshire

I have 7 children and worship them all to bits. I am so angry that this has happened. I feel like i have lost one of my own children it has made me so depressed i cant stop thinking about that poor little soul.P lease if there is any justice make all of them scumbags suffer. The angels have Baby P x

jenny smith, chudleigh, devon

my nephew has just turned two a little bit older than baby p but i doesnt matter how old the are when i first heard about the suffering baby p had gne thro i had to run to the toilet because i was phiscally sick. i suffered a misscarriage last year so they should be lucky they had a beautifull baby!

joanne stanier, Abbey Hulton, stoke on trent

I am a mother of five children and also a child protection social worker. I am sadenned for this poor baby. Because of my job I am also aware that this child could have been on my caseload and feel very vulnerable. I spend aprox 70% of my time writing repedative forms, this need to be looked into.

Deborah Said, London, England

This is an absolutely devastating story, my little boy is the same age and it breaks my heart to think of anyone putting a child through what baby P has gone through. Shame on the professionals who let this happen and i hope the monsterous murderous individuals hang for what they did. RIP angel.x x

Natasha , Llanelli,

I can barely see my computer screen as tears roll down my face. Reading your story Baby P makes me hurt inside. If i could have you live here with me and my young son and daughter i would kiss you and hug you every day as i do to them. You are beautiful, live forever as one of heaven's angels. x

Amy, Harwich, UK

My eldest little boy is now 2 1/2, he was also born in March 06 and his brother is now 14 months old. Our precious angels completely dependant on us. I hope youve found peace, and that you are experiencing some love in your life, the love and cuddles your mummy should have been showering you with x

Kerry Pope, Plymouth, United Kingdom

It is so painful. i just cannot comprehend how something so cruel could happen to a beaufiful child like Baby P. I have a child of my own who is same age as baby P and I still thank god everyday for giving such a bundle of joy to us. And I pray that no child shall ever suffer such pain.

Jay, Birmingham, UK

never forgotton - forever and ever .

Elizabeth Hollinghurst, La Couronne, France

I dont understand why why why!!!!!its a little baby!!its terrible!!!Love to you,baby p!

Christina, Gothenburg, Sweden

My heart pains with such hurt that a beautiful child has left this (wicked) world, having endured such neglect and abuse. I wish you were mine. And when I look into the eyes of my twin boys who are the same age as you Sweet Baby P, I hug and kiss them and even cry thinking about you. Hugs & kissesx

Amrinder Takk, Gravesend, UK

Why do we have to share this planet with such horrible horrible sick people? How could this happen and why on earth did this have to happen? Why did this little baby have to endure all this? I am so horrified, there is no way i can sleep after reading this.

Berendina, Amstelveen, Holland

i am so distraught,i cant get his little face out of my mind.what i wouldnt do to see someone take him in their arms and give him the love he so deserved.

gemma, dublin , ireland

I cnt believe the family was reported so many times wat does tht say ?? this is why there trained and qualified !!! there were a few people tht made stupid decsions and baby P had to may the price !! ..God bless you wont be forgotten XXXXX

Sarina , Nottingham,

When are professionals ever going to learn! Another child has had to pay the price ...so very sad. Sleep soundly Baby p no one else can ever hurt you now xxx

Jan Trusty, Broadstairs, Kent

that sweet little boy didn't deserve all that pain and suffering he deserved a mummy that would have shown him nothing but love and affection but unfortunatley he didn't get that.

Your in a much safer place now R.I.P and sleep tight with the angels lil man xxxxxxx

u will neva b 4gotten xxxxxx

Samantha Brock, Barrow in furness, England

I think that all the people who saw baby P in the past should hang their heads in shame. In my eyes they all have blood on their hands and I hope it haunts them all forever.
God bless Baby P, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace little angel xxx

Lani Allen, Devon, England

I work for the police and make referrals to Social Services and other agencies regularly, I can't imagine how so much can be missed, by so many. Surely someone involved in this case is never going to forgive themselves for not acting on that gut instinct that we all have at times-make yourself heard

Katie, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

rest in peace baby p
your badly missed by millions of people
the people you lived with are disgusting they should be beaten for what they did to you they should get worse than what you did anyway x
your well safer now than you would have ever bin with that woman they call your mum .x shanell x

shanel , wythenshawe , england

how can a mother b so cruel to her child .she is worst than animals. even animals never treat their kids like this.
the court should not take pity on her. and that case woker who saw the child 4 days ago, with bruises on his face covered with chocolate,was careles,she shud've informed authorities

sana, bradford,

Rest in Peace little boy, let the angels guide & protect you. You endured so much in your little time here, now its your time to grow & shine in a place that deserves you. You will always be in my mind.

Fiona Caffrey, Co Louth, Ireland

I could of never imagined for someone to treat their own child like this, this is really upseting and if only the caretakers were a bit more bothered about people. I think they should be charged too and for the parents to get death sentence THEY DISERVE IT.

Gabriela, London, England

Rest In Piece My Little Man
No's going to hurt you anymore you are save now

tan, bridgend, wales

I don't fully understand this, how many times must there be a problem glaring people in the eyes before real action is taken?
Is it really a case of a child's life been taken before we all turn around and look at the truth? This is happening all the time!! Get real and deal with it!

Sarah Ruffell, marlow, Buckinghamshire

I've never heard something so disgusting in all my life. I have a one year old niece and every time I look at a picture of Baby P, I see her in him. It breaks my heart. How could some vile being do this to a small child? This is why for assembly in school were doing Human Rights. Rest in Peace.

Phil Dunne, Reading, England

people are always saying where are here to protect children, care for them and love them....... Then y did it lead to this little boy losing his life?? Its discusting he has never done anything wrong to hurt anyone. Rest in peace little man. Im glad your now safe xx

kelly, bognor regis,

What a tragic waste of a little boy' life! It's disgusting how professionals failed to protect him, people there to prevent cruelty to all children! Just hope lessons are learnt from this so it does not happen again!

R.I.P. Baby P, the angels will look after you now!

Joanne Florey, Leeds, West Yorkshire

This is the most horrible story. I love you baby P! My love and heart goes out to you and hope you finally have the peace you never had!

Melissa H, Arizona, USA

I hope to God they get what's coming to them.What did that poor child do to deserve such suffering. I would love to be locked in a room with them both and dish out the same level of abuse what they inflicted on this child.

Rest in Peace Baby P. You are safe now

Micky Diskin, Huddersfield, Yorkshire

How awful, poor child.

I'm a med. student at BSMS and today we discussed a similar topic. The interprofessional care teams of the NHS are usually effective at delivering quality care to these desperate cases, but this incident emphasises how the system can fail, and how important our roles are.

Luke Holland, Brighton, UK

A Brave little soldier who lost the fight
And nothing will ever make it alright
Your now with the Angels a wonderful star
We will never forget you wherever you are

Sweet dreams little one

Janet Marlow - Buckinghamshire

Janet Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

i dont understand how a person could do that to a little child
i agree she shouldnt have acsess to another child
she a horrible women and so is her boyfriend
R.I.P baby p you safe know x god bless x

kelly , barnsley, england

I can't look at the picture of this sweet, innocent little boy without crying. Why are the perpetrators of this evil act being protected? What possible reason is there to keep their identities a secret? Because they might suffer from the hands of others, like Baby P did? Rest in peace, sweet baby

Sherry, Dayton, USA

You're resting in God's arms now sweet little boy and they can't hurt you anymore.

Karen, Chicago, USA

The angels are with you now sweetheart, may you be loved and never forgetton . RIP xxxxx

kayli, sunderland, england

You're now resting in God's arms sweet little boy and they can't hurt you anymore.

Karen, Chicago, USA

couldnt possibly imagine what that poor gorgeous baby went through. why? He was just a baby. I am unable to come to terms with this. why was no one there for him? I hope he is in a better place.If i had one wish it would be to rid this world from people like that and save all children from this.RIP

MARY ROSE CLARK, WISAW, SCOTLAND

R.I.P baby P, you are in safe hands now little boy. no more pain and free from evil. god bless xxx

michelle harrington, barnsley, england

I don't know about you but this woman should never have access to the Child she has just had in Prison. I feel that we need to start this petition to stop her doing this to another inocent baby.

Claire, Swindon, Wiltshire

I'm so sorry , it fills me with anger this story of what youre step dad did ! im so sorry ts sikening what they did to you i hope they rott in jail ,
Rip with the angels up there i hope they like yore blonde curly hair i know youre looking down from there,
R.i.p Babyboy Forever loved and missd xxx

Hannah, wrexham, wales

I have a beautiful 3 month old baby girl, and each time I see her smile, each time I pick her up and hug her tightly and each time I sing to her and she coos with delight I can only think of the terrible cruelty that innocent baby P has endured in his short life.

Victoria, Glossop, UK

I cannot stop thinking about you 'baby p', I would have done anything to take you away from the hell you lived in. You should have been cuddled and loved every moment of your short life. I am so sorry no one helped you, you were failed by everyone. You are free from evil now, rest in peace. xxx

claire, wrexham, wrexham

Thats disgusting...I don't actually understand how a mother can do that to her child!
AND let someone else do it aswel.
It doesn't make sense. Its actually not translating in my head. A mother?....her beautiful baby?

RIP Baby P, too good for this world! He's with the angels now <3 xxx

Sarah, Luton, United Kingdom

Just how far does neglect have to go before social services will act?

JJ, Melbourne, Australia

how sad is this it is really sad they should not abuse baby p he is a baby it is so sad boo hoo



R.I.P
LOVE HIM

Elizabeth, Bridgend, Wales

I have made the mistake of reading this article at work. I can't stop bawling. As a mother of three, I can't believe that there are those that can behave this way. I must be naive. Poor, poor baby. Please lets all pray for humanity and for baby P...

Renee, Woodbury, USA

That story is so upsetting, how could someone stand abusing a small child? Why would that man ever consider hurting a baby?

They broke his back :'(

R.I.P Baby P

x

Llinos, Pwllheli,

disgusting how could some there mum watch her son go through all that thats just sik in the head and how could her boyfreind beat him up that poor boy was just going through all that and her mum made up exuses
anyway

R.I.P

Little man

Jonny, newport, wales

We are asamed that a parent would abuse a beautiful baby boy for no reson, and we can't belive that the boyfriend would do those horrible things to baby P when it wasn't his baby. How can the mother just see her own child in pain.

We are very sad to hear this story
R.I.P Baby P X X X

Zannat, Codie, Charlotte, Kent, England

I Cant beleive that social services let him die..
Its disgusting.
That poor boy.
WEll rest in peace little man
xxx

Jasmine Day, Pencoed, Wales

I Can't Believe What I Have Read Up There, It's Just Sick To Be Honest With You. Im Really Annoyed About This, Who-ever Knew What Was Happening With Baby p And Didn't Do Anything About It Then There Is Something Wrong With You!
Rest In Peace Little Boy, You Won't Ever Be Forgotten. xxxx

Jade, Pencoed, Wales

There seems to be alot of innocent parents who are questioned by social services and put through such torment that families are broken and children are taken away when there is no justification; yet the real abusers walk free. How does this happen? It sickens me.

Sarah Smith, Southampton, England

how could any human being to this to a helpless, defencless innocent 17 month baby. i am out raged and disgusted at how these people involved, who are indeed supposed to protect this child could be so blind and ignorant not to notice this childs pain. DEATH penalty needs to be reintroduced.ASAP

sophie, bordon, hampshire

it is a total disgrace and i think the parents should be named and shamed,, they sould be sent down and the key thrown away,, R.I.P angel **XxxBABY-PxxX**

toni, bradord, england

If they did their jobs properly baby p would be with a living with a loving family now who wouldnt let any harm come to him. i hope those who let those vile monsters do that 2him can sleep at night knowing that they could have saved him but didnt. i hateu all4 not saving the angel. sleep tight xxxxx

Kirsty, Plymouth, england

what did he ever do to those animals. i think of that angel every day, even tho i didnt no him, i feel such a loss. at least ur safe from harm now little man, ur with the angels who will look after you. always in our thoughts xxxxxx

Kirsty, Plymouth, england

Why are these horrific people allowed to remain anonamous.
They should not be protected,re-housed or given new identitys.
They should be put on show and their names given out so that they would never do it again,and if they were set upon then they deserve everything they get.

Linda Burton, Market Rasen, Lincs

the mother needs to be strung up as her boyfriend as well,and all involved in the case do...including the social services and doctors,and i think the police involved in letting the mother go after the first arrest....this woman should be sterlised NOW so she cant do this ever again..

linz, nottingham, nottingham

How are these monsters that murdered a little angel not named & shamed! How can 'people' out there be allowed to harm children in this way? It is disgusting to think how social services let him suffer when there are many loving homes who could have saved him from the torment he suffered! RIP babyP!

Mary, London,

I think this is an absolute disgrace. We should bring back the death penalty for situations such as this. We all know the people that have done this. So there is no room for mistaken identity. And don't start with al the 'it will affect they're human rights'. What about baby P's human rights.

jamie deluce, liverpool,

This makes me feel sick to my stomach and I cry every time I think of what that baby went through how he suffered to the hands of these monster who should receive the same torture they so enjoyed giving the baby, I pray they will receive torture from their inmates what they so deserve!!

Kerry, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire

yew'd this that a peditrition would spot the signs, i mean its onli their job after all!!

social services get called on people who actually care about their kid, on people who would rather die before anything happened to they child !! yet monsters like this get away with anything!!

Kiya, Portavogie, N.Ireland

Little baby P, I keep crying all the time, I wish I could have protected you from those vile people who should of cared & loved you. I will say a prayer for you every day and I will love you till the day I die. My heart breaks when I think of the pain you endured. You are safe now little one. XXX

Una, Surrey, United Kingdom

I almost cried when i read what they did to baby p, it's so sad

Jane, Liverpool, England

what happend to this inocent child is devistating. everytime i read anything i cry and im sure im not alone. a terrible tragedy has happend but please lets not forget that baby p is not alone in this savage condition, there are many others just as inocent and lovable, action needs to be taken NOW!

cheryl, aberdeen,

All I can say is Baby P RIP. No one can hurt you now. Your suffering is over. Jesus will look after you. You are now in heavin away from this wicked world we live in. All I can say to the parents is pray cos your time will come.....

Sarah Smith, Southampton, England

Well. thats the thing, that makes me feel sorry when they dont wanna apologise. at the end of the day the social services had the mission to protect him. its not as if baby P hadent been reported.
if they die under their care and dont apologise, then, what about the children not being supervised???

pat, sheffield,

well i think we are all forgetting the abusers. these horrible monsters should be kept behind bars not only for 14 years but life. imagine if they were out and tortured someone else. All the people from Haringey involved should be sacked without a doubt. How can anyone do this to this beautiful soul

Alvin Burton, bromley, england

I seem to remember that this has happened before. Remember Victoria Climbie? Well reccomendations were made at the time but nothing seems to have changed. The blame lies with the so called Mother but also with all the people who were supposed to protect him - GP's and Social Workers!!!

steve, keighley, uk

This is disgusting. Every single person involved should be sacked! How could they let this slide?????? How can they live with themselves after the anguish that this boy suffered?

Norah, Singapore, Singapore

i think that it is disgusting. how could anyone do this to a child!!! he was so cute and looked so innocent. if only somebody did something about it! RIP baby p...you are loved by many. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

laura, Bolton, England

this whole situation outrages me, social services are supposed to notice tell tale signs of abuse its their job, how could such a little boy endure such agony and brutality without any one noticing it? makes me feel sick. the mother is a vulgar excuse of a human sick and perverse, throw away the key

kayleigh, preston,

Will everybody stop stop calling her baby p`s mother,a true mother or father could not do to their children the horrendous things this poor child had to endure.Nobody mentions the father either i know they had seperated but did he not see the child,shame on all those that missed his suffering

darran charles, penicuik,

i think that the people that done this to the poor little baby p should be locked up and throw away the key i think that this can be a lesson to all child abusers. at least he is safe now sleep tight baby p RIP we are all thinking about you x x x x x x

Paige Ridley , dover, kent

How can youngsters trust adults if they see the head of social services carrying on her arrogant attitude without any sign of distress ? I know how social working has to be a service for bad situations and harmless people because my mother had to do that :she was full of respect and love,no disdain.

francoise, london,

So the Saudi Arabian doctor involved here 'couldn't examine Baby P properly because he was miserable and cranky". Perhaps she herself might have been miserable and cranky with 8 broken ribs and a broken back. Did she never wonder WHY he was so miserable?

J.Senior, Wakefield, England

why should that scum be protected they dont deserve it that scum mother certauinly should be sterlised every t ime i see the news about that little boy i break down it would be hard not to i hope they gety to them in prison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

louis, swansea, swansea

The people that hurt this poor little man are sick!! Who in their right minds could cause harm to a child who depends on you and cannot defend itself??!! and as for the child services SHOCKING! i say theyre just as bad! Sleep tight baby p your safe now x x x

Bonnie, Peterborough,

Baby P 's death should set an example for all those child abuser specially to sick parents. They shoud face toughest sentence ever given .Even animals dont harm their own children.I dont understand why gov. should spend so much money on their security and new identity to such sick develish people.

jyoti, London, UK

Surely she'd get MURDER for this and not child abuse. Still, this people should get min 20yrs then be put to death. Maybe subject them to the same treatment. I feel so sickened.

Rachel, sheffield, uk

The mother will be released in 3 years maximum. Released to have other children - she already has given birth to three children, all of whom have been neglected. She is not 'fit for purpose' and should be sterilised before her release. The 'Human Rights' of her children must take precedence.

Bill, Cobham, UK

I want to see justie for this little boy and all the other babies and children who have died at the hand of there parents. We need a system that works!! Our social services and goverment need a massive re-think and shake up. They need to protect the innocent. and its just not being done. R.I.P xxxx

ruth rees , Llantrisant, Wales

the people THAT LET this happen for(GOD ONLY KNOWS) HOW MANY TIMES in this district,should be STRIPPED of their titles & put on the OFFENDERS LIST &NEVER BE ALLOWED to work or even be near a CHILD in their LIVES ever AGAIN!THIS is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
ALL CHILDREN NEED PROTECTION and should RECEIVE IT!

Carol, Irvine , SCotland

What adds a ghastly horror to an already numbing tale is the sudden action as bureaucracy hurries to protect -- not Baby P, but Baby P's tormentor. It is too much -- NOW we hurry to protect, but not 17 months ago? Not a baby, but the baby's devil.

Carson, Leatherhead,

How come you hardly ever hear of stories like this in so-called third world countries? ..
David Ashton, Australia
Because it never gets reported. Because its common...sadly.
Anthony Lester, Brum
Even the worst excesses in the West are nothing like purgatory called Third World?

Ezekiel Malepa, Gaborone, Botswana

How come you hardly ever hear of stories like this in so-called third world countries? Malnutrition, yes, but brutality and abuse, no. Not of Kids, anwyay. So much for "civilised" countries.....

David Ashton, Bathurst, Australia

Because it never gets reported. Because its common...sadly.

Anthony Lester, Brum,

Baby P has been failed in death and well in life. The police and social services failed to investigated his injuries properly , instead deciding to take no further action. No one is guilty of murder. Who has blood on their hands?

Juliet, Braintree, UK

Why did they let this happen why??????
This lovely baby boy did not deserve this and we all must make sure that this does not ever happen again. REST IN PEACE YOU SWEET LOVELY LITTLE BABY BOY XXXX

zoe, Tintagel, cornwall

I still cant believe this happend to a child,a beautiful little baby boy who was innocent and brought into this world by the person that was suppose to protect him the most :( R.I.P little man, may the family u got in heaven love and protect you. Somthing u were so cruely denied in this life.xxxx

emma kenehan, Erith, United Kingdom

How come you hardly ever hear of stories like this in so-called third world countries? Malnutrition, yes, but brutality and abuse, no. Not of Kids, anwyay. So much for "civilised" countries.....

David Ashton, Bathurst, Australia

Bless your beautiful little soul Baby P - there are so many many kind, loving people who are sending you care, love and cuddles now. I feel ashamed to live in a country where this is allowed to happen and feel mortified that these cruel murderers will get such short jail terms. It is a disgrace.

Clare Cook, Oxford,

I have two little boys, the oldest 3, and I weep for this innocent, beautiful child knowing that mine are tucked safely in bed. How unjust life can be - there are so many wonderful people that cannot have children.
May your soul rest in peace little boy. May God hold you forever in his arms xxx

Samantha, Johannesburg, South Africa

We all weep for you baby P. Wherever you are now may you get the love and protection you so tragically lacked in this life. as for the animals that did this to you, I hope they suffer till the day they die.

charlie, margate, england

Words fail me :o(
Angels will look after you and keep you safe now sweetheart.
Rest in peace xx

Kelly, Derby,

my prayers are for baby p and my furies to the rest.

hansley, beau bassin, mauritius

dear baby p, i am a father of a boy not much younger than you, i wish so much that i could have taken your pain and put it in me to save you from it. i think you are a very beautiful boy and i know were ever you are right now is better than being with those nasty nasty people. rest in peace baby p

steve, cardiff, south glamorgan

why were they not charged with murder, they systematically abused that poor baby all his life.
please tell me why!!!!!!!! i dont understand were these solicitors, judges etc get to this lesser charge.
what is this society coming to when we can just say a murder of a small child is not murder !!!

Mary-Ann Nicolson, Worksop, Notts

Any person who was supposedly looking out for baby p should no longer have there job!! they failed miserably for him with so much proof what cahnce do other children have with people like them looking out for them, 1 childs death should be enough, they should have the respect to resign NOW!!!!! RIP

Leanne w, Walsall, england

baby p had the right to a happy childhood but yet instead of this and being suppposedly LOOKED after by social services, police and doctors he died a cruel lonely death these people should resign as they were incompetent in baby ps case, obviously they cant be trusted to help other vulnerable kids

Leanne w, Walsall, england

though you may be far away in are hearts you will always stay though your eyes you should have seen the love that should of been you will get justice. sleep tight sweet dreams you will never be forgetten covered in angle wings & now you can play with different things good bless you baby p. xxxxxxxxx

donna smith, tunbridge wells , kent

I have always been against the death penalty but I now believe that this should be brought back for deaths or murders against children. As a father of a 9 month old baby boy this is the most shocking thing I have ever heard. Thank God they can't hurt you any more sweet boy, we have all failed you.

Michael, London, UK

Chloe
If only you were right on this.
The problem is that no lessons will be learnt by the council and this will all have been in vain.

All those against the death penalty need to look at this case and tell me why they think it should not be brought back in.

RIP Little One

Dan Goodall, south shields, england

After reading dis i cant seem to hold back tears.im 19 years old and i have younger brothers and sisters. not ever would i want anything like this to happen to them.I curse the people who have dne dis to u baby P. Right now you are sitting as a flower in heaven.may god bless you.justice will be done

Nadia, Siddique, Birmingham, B8 3NT

we think that people like that shouldnt be aloud to have children they obvs are full of hate and they are disturibed to much that child had no love..there are families out there who want children and reading this bad sad ending of a childs life is shamefull hes more than safe now !! god bless him x

abbey and emily , sedgley , westmidlands

Its sickening how people could torture a tiny babyim 19 not a mother but wouldve done everyting in my power 2stop that monsta she should have protected u the only comfort is ur at peace now an angel sent frm heaven 2 help stop this happenin 2 otha beautiful kids RIP BabyP i hope justice is done 1day

Chloe, Deal , kent

Beyond swearing, i have no other way of venting my anger with our governments policy of constantly following 'procedure'. When will a real human being be brought into the government to aid the social services with some sort of reform. This in unforgivable on so many levels. God Bless Baby P

Liam, London,

When will PEOPLE not policy start to protect our most vulnerable children!!! So many signs and opportunities lost to social services culture of indifference and arrogance! The Public need to stop crying for Baby P, and forcing PEOPLE to be made accountable and punished for their total incompitence

Marie Costello, Rossendale, Lancashire

No words could do justice for the sorrow I feel in my heart for Baby P and the short life he endured. God Bless x

Becky, Wolverhampton,

Precious Baby P, I have cried so many tears for you. I have a 22 month old son and when I look at him I cannot comprehend how those people entrusted to love and care for you could have let you down so badly. Sweet dreams beautiful boy. God bless xxxx

Julie Booth, Rochdale, UK

little darling, you so did not deserve what happened to you, i think of you all the time day and night i too have a 15 month and every time i look at her i think of you and how i would just love to hold you and comfort you, i pray for you each night, love you darling, little angel. xxxxxxxxxxx

stacey, westbury, wilts

Dear Baby P, I write with tears in my eyes and sorrow in my heart as tonight I have again seen your beautiful face in the paper and read about the torture you endured. Why were you subjected to such horrors in your short life when you should have been adored? Rest in peace dear little man xxx

Rachael, Hitchin, Herts

baby p u had such ashort horrific life that no child should have to suffer all u wanted was to be held and told u were loved. the whole country loves u and knows you will now be at peace x x sleep tight my little sweetheart u will b forever in our hearts x x x


justice at last to be done .........

samantha, rotherham, southyorkshire

sweet baby p i cannot get your angelic trusting face out of my mind what you suffered at the hands of these monsters is unimaginable and breaks my heart i have a 20 monthold daughter seeing her enjoy life reminds me how sickening your life was sleep well with the angels little man never forgotten x

zena carr, deal , kent

little angel baby P, what happened to you makes me question if there really is a God, why would such an innocent angel be subjected to that sickening abuse?! you're in my thoughts night & day, everytime I hold my little girl, I will pray for you always. sleep in peace now angel baby P

Ann-Marie, Colchester,

The only thing comforting is if there really is a HEAVEN, you must finally be happy and loved as you deserve to be darling Peter, looking down at us with a smile and not remembering any of the bad things done to you . Love You Sweetheart! Hope you can feel that! xxx

Justice to be done!!!!!!!!!!

Oli, Northants,

How can so many people fail to notice what this child was going through? When I hear of such a tradegy it makes me hold my own daughter much closer to me and thank God that she will never suffer the way this child did. Every person involved must be made accountable.

Kathy Hill, Barnstaple, United Kingdom

There is a special place reserved for people who harm the truly innocent.

Michael colton, Guatemala, Guatemala

You little darlin, i have cried rivers for you, a little cherub that did not get your guardian angel to keep you safe, . I hope you are in the arms of angels and they get your gorgeous big blue eyes to sparkle again, you were a precious gift, that should have been loved and not to suffer wat u did

jen, Liverpool, England

I will pray for you every day baby p, you are a precious soul and may you blossom up in heaven, i only wish that the people who done this to you will get their punishment, it is not enough to send evil people like this to prison, where they get 3 meals a day, a warm bed,etc, they need to be tortured

sormeh nikourazm, stanmore, u.k

r.i.p baby p this should of never happened to you if social services done there job right the mother and father should go to prison for life for this ,why would they do this too you and the mother why you are so sick sick and yes this tragedy could of been stopped

tracy, minehead, somerset

even though i didnt know you, i hate the fact that i couldnt help you. its heartbreaking. i wish i could of rescued you and taken you home with me, where you would have been safe, warm , fed and most of all loved. i hope now up in heaven you can be the happy little boy u shud of been. sleep tight xx

hayley mcgarry, crewe, england

you are in a better place now sweet baby boy, far away from the cruelty you have been forced to endure! sleep tight god bless beautiful little one xxxxxxxxxx sarah & laura

sarah, birmingham, england

Dearest baby P...
No, i never knew you and although you were at the hands of the most unbelieveable cruelty, you are now loved by a nation. I am a social worker and promise you this.. I will NEVER allow such cruelty to happen to a child under my care. I'd have been proud to have called you my son.

Georgina, Lancs,

dear little baby P, every time i see your beautiful face i cry. your life was short and sad and you deserved so much more. Rest in peace sweet little boy, you will be remembered forever. love

clare, northampton,

safe with the angels now baby p
no more pain or suffering little one
poor soul should have been placed with loving adoption parents and we would not be leaving such heart breaking messages!!!
RIP baby p sleep tight angel xxxxxx

lauren, glasgow,

in my thoughts xxxxxxx poor little boy

sarah cooke, wigan, lancashire

Those responsible are the lowest of the low. Such cruelty on the most innocent of victims is sickening. A similar case has just ended here with 2 young men convicted of murder & the mother of the victim convicted of manslaughter. The tragedy is they couldve been prevented. Rest in peace little ones.

Fraser Robertson, Rotorua, New Zealand

i am a father of 2 boys one of which is 17 months old.He has blond hair and blue eyes just like baby p.Every night when i put my son to bed I think of that poor baby who suffered so much and knew no different.This story is the worst and most upsetting I have ever heard.
sleep in peace baby p

elliott, dudley,

I remeber reading the stories of Sylvia Likens and Victoria Climbie, hoping that changes had been made to stop these atrocities happening to innocent and helpless children, but i was wrong, and its discusting. How many other children are going through this?, desperate for help, only to be ignored.

Kelli Rayner, Spalding, Lincolnshire

I have cried many tears for Baby P. It's so sad that he wasn't loved and cherished in his short tragic life. Why oh why didn't someone save him. I wish I could have done something to help him. Rest in peace sweet baby xxx

John Barry, Ramsbottom, England

ive never been so affected by anything like this, i can't stop crying and thinking about this beautiful baby boy , i just want to hold him & tell him i love him & show him what love is, im abs heartbroken at what he went through and angry that he was failed so badly in life, rip peter xxxxxxx

karen o'sullivan, london, england

Unimaginable Cruelty ...... :((((

Hardy, Sharjah, UAE

I'm a mum to an 11 month old and cry every day thinking about baby P. Nothing has ever upset me so much. I'm a social worker and will make sure this never happens to a child under my care - even if I have to remove the child myself and take it home. I kiss baby P's photo every day and promise this.x

kerry, hull, england

WHY?
To the Mum and step dad if you can call yourselves that, you deserve to live the rest of you life in pain.
To Baby P Sleep peacefully beautiful sweet boy and know that they cannot hurt you anymore.
To all who could have saved him but didn't hope you can sleep well at night.

amanda, london, england

why does it always take the death of an innocent child before anything is done, that poor darling baby suffered beyond belief, how can we trust the "authorities" with our children if they can let this happen.god bless u baby.

mrs sam petty, colne, lancashire

I didn't know you baby p but what I do know is that my heart breaks each time I look into your ever trusting, beautiful blue eyes.
You are far from the evil that reigned in your innocent, short life but you will remain in the memories of many across this country.
Rest in peace little one.

Anne Margaret Poole, Glasgow, Scotland

I am a catholic my question is where were you "god when this was happening" did you not see he needed you why did you allow him to suffer so much. Jesus your son suffered for three days and nights and you took him.Baby peter suffered horrendously for 17 months.Why dear lord did you not help him.

maureen, galway, ireland

baby p u were failed in this life i hope the angels are caring for you in the next r.i.p little angel so so brave i just want to hug u Justice is needed for baby p and every other child out there that our 'system 'is missing xxxxxxxxxxx sleep well brave boy xxx

leanne smith, essex, england

You were a beautifull blue eyed baby boy, perfect in every way!! your mother didnt deserve you little 1 !!! Rip little angel as you are with all the other angels now!! you will always be rememberd baby p, Rip littleun.. xxxxx

natalie, south shields, england

How disgusting is it, that yet another child is tortured until it is found dead, and what about the others that are going through the same torture at this moment in time.

When will something be done to stop this ever happening again?. SORRY is not good enough.

Mrs A Avery, Tong, Yorkshire

Why are these parents given the right to know when a social worker will be calling to visit, if their child is at risk it should be treated as such, and un-announced visits should be made. If they have nothing to hide why would they mind.
And why did the child minder not take him to the police.

Mrs A Avery, Tong, Yorkshire

This horrific story haunts me. I have a 12 month old son and now when I look at him smiling and having fun, I just can't help thinking of the pain and suffering the innocent little boy was put through. The saddest part to this story is that this is happening across the country to many children

Claire, Bristol,

Absolutely tragic. It's hard to read this stuff without feeling physically sick. Those responsible should get life in prison with no possibility of early release. The so called social workers and other morons at the Council should all be fired and black-listed from working with children.

ray french, Douglas, Isle of Man

now you may be in peace, where no one can hurt u, u were a cute precious baby, and u should have been able to see the world, now theangels will take care of u, prest in peace u little prince xxx

nicola freeman, wrexham, wales

poor little man. i cant believe anyone has had to suffer so much in such a short time... its an outrage. sweet dreams x

sarah cooke, wigan, lancashire

This is such a tragic story of a beautiful baby boy, i can't imagine how anyone could do anything like this. Why is it that the mum and boyfriend get protected 'for legal reasons', what legal reason? They don't deserve to be protected like this after what they've done.

R.I.P. Baby P. xx

Kathryn, Leeds,

My thoughts are with you little man.
You are free now, free from suffering.
Rest in peace Baby P. xxx

Miss Hands, Whitchurch, UK

Professionals??? how dare they call themselves that. im not 1 bit qualified to call my self a proffessional but if i was involved in that family i would have protected you Baby P and cuddled you in my arms untill it was all over no matter what the consiquences. I hope your at peace! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gemma , manchester, Lancs

Baby p,

you will stay in my heart & thoughts for a LONG time!
You are in good hands now little one.
rest in peace

xxxxx

Tanya, harlow, england

I can't stop crying and feeling down and devastated over this story, nothing has ever got to me like this. I look at that picture and want to pick him up and hug him, but the empty feeling of despair knowing he cannot ever be saved and the fear there may be no heaven is too much to bear.

Ed, Liverpool,

I have cried and cried since hearing the sad story of baby P. I have a 16 month blue eyed, fair haired son, and can't stop hugging him. I can not believe that no one saved this gorgeous boy from these vile people. They should face the death penalty. RIP baby boy xxx

Helen, Chingford, London

Rest in Peace Baby Peter.I am truly sorry for a society that let you down so badly. I have cried each day since hearing your story. Be happy in Heaven with all the toys you could ever want. Rest in Peace. They can't hurt you anymore.

michelle, dublin, ireland

I also cry for you everyday little Baby P. My son is 19 months and looks just like you. I play with him and think of you and the love that you deserved and never recieved. We love you so and will love you til the day we can be with you to play, laugh and show you gentleness and love forever.

Sheri, Prestwick, Scotland

I don't know what to say, but needed to say something, I am not religious so do not believe in heaven but I do believe you will live in my heart for ever more, everytime I look at my beautiful 15 month old daughter's face I see you and the potential you had if only you were loved as she is, RIP

Angela, Cumbernauld, Scotland

good night sweet angel, no one can hurt you now, i wish i had known you and would have been able to take you away from your pain, you will always be in our thoughts, sweet dreams darling boy xx

sarah dawson-bannister, wolverhampton, west midlands

This beautiful little boy should not be forgotten. I think a memorial should be erected in the park where his ashes are scattered and where he used to play with other children. He deserves something from this world now as he got nothing during his time here.

John Barry, Ramsbottom, England

I have a sweet baby boy just like baby p, he is aged just 2 yrs and is loved and cherished. This breaks my heart. Why wasn't baby p loved and cherished? Why wasn't he saved? You are in our thoughts beautiful baby. Sleep peacefully xxx

john barry, Ramsbottom, England

i am so sorry that the only end to your tormented and tortured life came as a result of your death. you were let down by everyone who had a duty of care toward you. i too would have come and got you myself i have not slept a night since hearing the news. unbelievable

s, belfast, northern ireland

I cry day and night when i think of you baby P, I wish i could of saved you from the fear and misery you experanced in your wasted life. I would hold you close and tell you its okay. I kiss my son everynight , & i will kiss him twice for you. Bless you little sole XX

Rachael, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

We can bail out the banks but we cannot provide social and welfare services with the funding they need to prevent this.

My heart goes out to you Baby P.

Let's hope that the right people are held responsible for this and not just the fall guys.

John, London, UK

It is disgusting that these thing can be missed when the poor babies injuries are so obvious. What also disgusts me is the many innocent ppl that the so called social sevices acuse all the time, some of these poor ppl have there children taken from them, i think its time to open your eyes!

yvonne, northants, uk

there are so many people who can not have children in this world who would make such loving.caring parents and to no that the system failed this beautiful,loving little boy is outragous. despite the mother having depression, its NO excuse! rest in peace Baby P - your with the angels now.xx

mrs sharon march, hastings, uk

I look at your picture baby p and I want to pick you up and hug you tell you it's going to be all right, but I can't. I'm so sorry that this world failed you. I wish I could bring you back and take care of you and give you the love you should have had. Sleep peacefully sweet baby xxx

John Barry, Ramsabottom, England

Why is the mother who allowed this to happen to her child having hairdressing treatment in prison?That woman might have suffered from depression but theres 1000's of people who suffer from depression etc no excuse for the evil treatment she allowed her son to endure I hope that she & others get life

GEMMA DOYLE , southport, uk

I am studying to become a nurse and am disgusted these so called "professionals" failed to notice the most blatent display of abuse imaginable. I am sick to death of health care professional's bowing down to the "tick box" and "meet targets" regime that we are all expected to follow.

jo, london, england

I dont want to even think about the suffering, that this littleboy went through.I have not been able to sleep since i knew about this.I feel this little boy has been let down by so many people. I would have come and got you myself, if i had known. Rest in peace,sorry it was to late. xxxxxxxx

Diane Witherford, Bilston, England

I am so horrified with what has come of this poor little boy, as a mother myself i can not comprehend how any human can inflict pain on another human of any age especially a child. This CAN NOT keep going on in our lifetime........it HAS to stop no-one should suffer from pain and cruelty in this way

Cherie Smith, Bury St Edmunds, England

I've been reading this at work and having to hold back the tears. May Allah bless you baby P, you're playing with the angels now, no more pain. Those responsible will be punished in this life and the next. Ameen.

Booth, bristol, UK

This is the worse thing i have ever read. it sickens me to know that this is happening where i live and i cant do nothing about it. the 3 that did this to him should face death. afew years in prison and they will be out, it makes me want to throw up. at least he isnt suffering now. RIP gorgeous x x

sarah, derbyshire, UK

Oh, for God's sake, Anna. Do we really have to analyse why the woman treated her child in this way? Would it make it any better if we discovered that she had been abused? Let's look at the facts. The mother was an adult capable of making a choice. She CHOSE to act with no responsibility. End of.

Joy P, London,

Why is this not a murder trial? Why are the names of the guilty being witheld from the public? Why don't social services ever take accountability for their (lack of) actions? Why does the Government find their excuses acceptable?

Doug Bates, St. Albans,

OK, not to detract from how awful all this is, lets not turn this into a 'how awful is england' debate. We are animals, and this is just proof of how little we've evolved, all things considered. What about what caused this woman to do this to her own child. What abuse had she suffered do we think?

anna, london, UK

I have no idea how everyone involved in this can even try to justify it. I understand that social workers have a large workload but if they cared enough to go into this occupation then you would think they would care enough to stop this poor child from suffering in the way he did. R.I.P. Baby P x

Lauren, Manchester, United Kingdom

its 2.30am another sleepless tearful night. I keep seeing the baby's face in my mind. He died alone and in agony. His ashes scattered in the wind, a few flowers, and cuddly toys are near, otherwise he may as well not have existed. Remember this when sentencing them to 10 yrs in a comfortable jail.

R Osbourne, Essex, UK

Blaming won't stop this happening again. What were the other responsibilities of the players mentioned in this article? Is it entirely their fault or were they ill equipped to handle this? For example, was their workload impossibly large? It would help explain why they were apparently negligent.

Nadia, Hamilton, Bermuda

gods beautifull children should be loved and cherished ........ i have a beautifull son who i love dearly ............ your safe now darling with the angles ........ no one can harm you ....... god bless .......

rebecca, bournemouth, dorset

THIS IS DISGUSTING...!!! The people who did this will have to answer oneday...Who gave them the right to do what they did.....
HOW CAN THE SOCIAL WORKERS TRY JUSTIFY THIS?? Have they got children of their own? How would they feel if it was one of their kids...
God Bless liddle man may U NOW RIP!!

Debbie, Johannesburg, South Africa

Well Baby P your with your true family now, and i know you must have a real smile on your face! Your suffering is finally over now. You were such a beautiful,happy baby, how anyone could treat you like that, i dont know! All my love Darling xx

Michelle Mckenna, Gravesend, England

Shoesmith should go. In a world where people get fired for reporting what the BNP would say viz a vis Boris Johnson's aide, how we let people get away with stuff like this happening on their watch. Company heads go even if there was little they could do to avoid incidents - why not here.

John, Knutsford, UK

Rest in Peace wee man.
you are safe now dancing with God's angels in heaven. the evil ones will get what is coming to them when they meet their maker.
you are so beautiful.
enjoy heaven little angel.

Christine Jones, Aberdeen, Scotland

yet another poor child dead because people dont do there jobs propley they should all be sacked R.I.P baby p you dont have to hurt no more xxxx

debbie, birmingham, england

My tears constantly fall, what a beautiful little boy, what an awful life and what a grim resting place. I have a 15 month old little man and as i place him to sleep in him warm cot of a night visions strike me of baby p being thrown in to his.
Rest in peace little man, you are loved now!

terri, kingston, surrey

Let us remember -
The police have Powers of Police Protection under s.46 of the Children Act 1989. If they had of been that concerned, they could have removed the child WITHOUT social workers.
Social workers are reliant on: Police Protection or the Courts to force the removal of a child.

Shaun, Stafford,

They always seem to put these things down to mental health problems . These people knew exactly what they were doing to this lovely little boy. He can rest in peace now no more pain.

Louise, Swadlincote,

and the social workers who covered this up should be sacked and jailed, just reading their pathetic notes is enough to make any mum realise how useless they are! Child care should only be performed by mothers, not people straight from uni, until this is changed nothing will alter

SHEILA, LETCHWORTH, eNGLAND

four years ago,on retirement i emigrated to spain, consequently, should i ever return to the uk i will not qualify for any social security benefits. its heartening to know that my 44 years of national insurance contributions are not being wasted but are being spent on the likes of baby P,s minders.

dave harris, malaga, españa

When i heard about baby P i could'nt hold back the tears. I'm a mother myself to a 20 month old little boy and he is my life. Baby p's so called mother will get what she deserves and those involved. i can't even imagine the pain the little tot was suffering. Your not in pain anymore little man R.I.P

Julia, Cardiff, Wales

i have no criminal record and am a decent hard working member of society,stories like this make me physically sick,when my kids started school 3 years ago,i offered to volounteer to work to help children in homes as i heard they were short of carers,i am still waiting for a reply 3 years on.

claire, johnstone, scotland

Its heartbreaking, and unimaginable, but hes with God now, thats the biggest comfort.

Lorna, merthyr, wales

Being a father of a 9 month old baby, watching her develop and grow with confidence and with a great deal of love. It beggars beilef that this poor child new no other quality of life other than that of pure unadultirated evil. Our authorites failed you,may god not .Sleep with the angels " P "

Callum, motherwell, Scotland

Every single person who had contact with that innocent boy and had the chance to save his life should be ashamed of themselves and should never be allowed to work with children again. How could you not notice broken ribs or believe that the child was capable of hurting himself so badly on his own?

Amz, Dartford, UK

this breaks my heart i look at my baby boy and think how could anybody hurt something so precious think of all those women out there who cant have kids and would love to have giving baby p the love and care he longed for . a brave little boy u were still trying to pull a smile we all love u x

michelle, dundee, scotland

Shoesmith and Co. should be sacked immediately & charged with neglect they could have saved this innocent little boy from so much pain bring back hanging for all who harm & murder children!!! The animals who did this should be named & shamed God Bless little one ur safe now

Josie Allen, Portrush, N.Ireland

its the system that is messed up,,the social workers take too much at face value and the country is short of foster carers yet they wont allow people to foster children for silly reasons like owing money to catalogues or being under 30 yrs old,,how does that make someone unfit to care for children??

claire.x, johnstone, scotland

How does a mother who keeps a baby in her stomach for 9 months end up lettin him go through that. What is the world cuming 2 a poor innocent child who jus came 2 this world to go through all that May the Almighty take gr8 care off him and may we all pray 4 his soul 2 rest in peace.

aneesa, luton , england

This is one of the saddest & most emotional stories i've read in recent times. It breaks my heart to see anyone sufering in these types of circumstances especially someone so helpless as a child, I just hope now the people who victimised this child to such torture & abuse are punished!
RIP Baby P

Sara, Leicester,

It breaks my heart.

Fiona Dunne, Drogheda, Ireland

RIP sweet baby boy xxx

melissa, leeds,

everybody who feels passionate about this should ring the superiors of te people involved and ask them why these people still have their jobs....its mindless and horrific to think they are still working with children....i hope they can sleep at night....baby P RIP.xxxxx

jolene field, Nottingham, uk

i cannot believe how wrong this is! im only 18 but i have a baby brother of 19 months and i couldnt let anything happen to him, i hate myself if he falls over and cries when im looking after him! it takes some sick twisted people to let this happen to a child in their care! RIP baby p, no more hurt

Lucy, Hemel Hempstead, England

As A expected mother and feeling my baby move i could never in this world think of harming my baby
Baby P suffered in the hands of people who was ment to look and care for this beautiful little boy, they all derserve to be punished. RIP baby P your in a better place now, no1 can hurt you.!xx

Claire , Newport, Wales

No communication. Have they not learnt their lessons from Victoria? Did no one listen? This poor little boy, who thousands of couples would have given their right arm to be allowed to love, died through the gross misconduct of the very people who are paid to protect him. RIP, baby p.

Antonia, Oakham, Rutland

I have a ball of hate in my gut after reading this. Its stories like this that make me think the public should start taking the law into their own hands. Release these three into the public domain and let us do our worst. I guarantee they will be begging for death, the sick bastards.

Natalie, George Town, Grand Cayman

what amazes me is that social services thinks it's OK for a baby to be brought up in a place where there are dead mice and chicks on the floor & rubbish everywhere, irrespective of any actual physical abuse. if that is acceptable, god knows what is unacceptable. sleep safe little baby boy.

Kate Medina, London,

As the mother of a baby boy the same age as as this little angel was when he was released from his pain I cannot get this sickening story out of my head.
I can only thank God that he took you from this you gorgeous boy. I wish you peace and happiness where you are now. xxx

Stephanie Falconer, coleraine, northern ireland

As i sit and read this horrific story of a tragic beautiful boys life,the tears are streaming down my face. What monsters could do this to a precious child, wont be long till there named and shamed and face what they deserve.
R.I.P. little fella you are in the hands of angels not of the devils.
xx

michelle sultan, newcastle upon tyne, england

As i sit here, i choke back the tears. Such a beautiful little boy who knew only pain. The only comfort i take from any of this is that this poor boy will never again suffer. I am filled with such incredible rage and anger. My thoughts are with you. Sweet Dreams P xx

Darren Marsden, Brussels, Belgium

Why should this 'man' not be named? He deserves everything that is coming to him and baby P's mother should hate herself, she's a monster for letting this happen to her baby.
I hope baby P is finding happiness at last and that he is at rest, he'll deffinately stay in my heart for a long time. xxx

Amber, York,

poor little angel cant believe u went through what u did and no one helped you my heart is breakin for u and theres nothin anyone can do now its too late ,i pray u are in a safe place now and your sufferin is over little man u were such an angel sleep tight u are in everyones hearts xxxxxxx

carlynn , scotland,

It is so sad to hear that here we are in 2008 and people are still behaving like animals.
This is a total failing by all services involved, resulting in the horrific death of an innocent child. Its so sad to think that in this country on child dies every week from cruelty and neglect.

lynsey clark, cupar, fife

No human being let alone a child so young should go through something like this. Little Peter was so brave to still smile and there are so many people that can be blamed for his death..too many people. But we have to remember that there are children in the same situation and we have to do something

Sara, Redditch,

I cried my eyes out watching and hearing about the torture you had to live with. I can't imagine anyone causing another human this sort of pain, especially a beautiful helpless child like Baby P. I would have looked after you in a heartbeat you deserved so much more in life. all our love. xx

Zahra Gilling, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

hope you are at peace now babe if i could have took the pain for you i would have no one deserves what happened to you.
the whole world is with you and now you are truly loved little one , good night and god bless sweet little boy , big kisses from all xxx

maxine , leeds,

rest in peace little man, your safe now, away from all evil :) xxx

kirsty, sussex, england

As a nation we need to protect the vunerable little ones. Social services, Dr's and Police are failing them. We all need to become nosey, interfering, over protective - grandparents, aunties, uncles, friends and neighbours. This kind of abuse doesn't happen silently.
Bless you beautiful Baby P

Tracey, Gosport, England

i am not religious, but i have prayed this week that there is a heaven, and that baby p is in it and bathed in the love that people like me wish we could have shown him . i could have loved u easily baby p. i wish i was one of the healthcare workers who saw u i would have saved u. RIP baby p.

charmaine jones, pontypridd, midglamorgan

it is heart-braking and impossible to understand why this has come to reality. Could it be because are we only thinking in our pay check? where was the dad? the grandmother? uncle?auntie?friends of the family? or even neighbour?or any one who witness inapropiate treat to this little creature?No one!

Liliana, Dudley, England

May you rest in peace baby P, at least you are safe from harm.

Every professional involved in this case should be sacked and should face criminal charges.... they let this little boy down through gross negligence. All the signs were there, and they chose to ignore them.

Ariana, Somerset, UK

As someone who is unaffected by most news reports, I was overwhelmed with rage and sadness when I heard about this poor, poor child.

One way or another the abusers of Baby P will be named - and these people will be looking over their shoulders for the rest of their lives.


Bless you little one xx

Beccy, Hull,

lay your head little man and sleep well may you have sweet dreams and now your finally at rest
so sorry for wat happened know one deserves this its humain
all our love tears and hearts go out to you xxx

stephanie preston, bradford,

Poor little beautiful baby. Everyone who has written a comment obviously cares about you as much as I do. If I could bring you back to Earth and care for you myself I would. But you are in a better place now angel, far away from any evil your horrific life gave to you. You deserved so much better.xx

Holly, Bromsgrove, England

we live in a sick society when the killers of baby p are allowed to live .if i was to spend a week asking people if they thought this was right not one would say yes.there can be no real justice for what they have done but publicly executing them would help heal the nations wounds .

duncan, manchester, england

this is the most disgusting thing i have heard of in ages, what sort of person can do this to a defenceless (and gorgeous) child like Baby P. The death sentence should be brought back for sick people like this, and the ineptness of the so called "professionals" involved is unforgivable. RIP peter

Lucy Walker, Birmingham, England

Sleep soundly little one. May you recieve in death the total and complete love, care and affection that should have been yours in life. Im so sorry. Beautiful boy, rest peacefully <3

colleen, bangor,

Baby P, I hope you have found some peace....I have cried many tears for you and wish somehow I could have saved you from the horror that you lived. As for the Mother ( although she doesn't deserve to be called that) and the others involved, they should all be put to death slowly and with no mercy.

Meg, Marsh Gibbon,

A time for weeping, national weeping

Andrew, Shanghai, China

I am not religious but I have 2 young grandsons of my own and
I pray this poor wee soul has found peace.
These people are animals and should be dealt with as such through our justice system.
What they did beggars belief.
God bless you wee man.xx

andy paterson, cumbernauld, scotland

i was absolutely sickened and shocked to the core when i read about this poor beautiful baby boy, how anybody could ever be so cruel and heartless is beyond belief.the answer is simple they are pure evil.hanging should be brought back for scum like these people. R.I.P beautiful angel x x x

jodie stagg, colchester, essex

You are now in a better place and at peace where no harm will come to you again...!!! Sweet dreams now BABY P and R.I.P., My HEART is with you xxxx

Bless You..!!

Kim, Basingstoke, Hampshire

the boys in prison will know who they are. don't be surprised to see a report of how badly they have been beaten once they go down. if i knew who they were i'd get the boot in for sure. sometimes there is only one language that can speak the right words.

mike, sheffield,

Life in jail? Touture these evil beings as they did this defensless child the system misses thousands of these cases each year (luckly not to this extent) show people there are serve conceqeunces for this kind of abuse. Sadly i fear once this case is over it will be a matter of time till the next !!

emma, falmouth,

Please let this poor angels life mean something more than missery and pain.. Let his tragic death be a wake up call to us all to care more and make sure because of him cases will be looked at more closely and the suffering of other children prevented... Rest in peace sweet baby..xxxxx

Stacey Richmond, Shotton, Durham

It is an absolute disgrace that the torture of this little boy was left un-noticed / ignored for so long. At least now he doesnt have to suffer anymore and can rest in peace. His killers are heartless and should be subjected to what the poor little mite went through. He never stood a chance x RIP x

Alicia Dowden, Goring,

All those concerned with cruelty to the child should be jailed for life. Bring back the death penalty.
As for the doctors /social workers who saw the child and family surely they must have know that the mother was lying. One can only think that they are absolute accademics with no common sense .

chris pilcher, Yate, UK

I think that this is the worst thing i have ever heard i think that everything these evil people have done to this little boy should be done to them i think they should be put to death he couldnt even defend himself its disgusting it makes me feel sick when i read what they did RIP baby p

Alan Matthews, Leicester, England

good nite baby p sleep well little angel x why is this happening to another little innocent child its time social services opened they eyes and started to do someting!!!!!!! sleep well baby p xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

kirsty, sheffield, england

I hope that Dr Sabah al-Zayyat 'qualifications' are investigated at length as part of the inquiry.

Dave, Liverpool, England

I cannot believe what these people have done, any kind of prison will be too good for them, its about time the death sentence was brought back for this type of crime, but a simple hanging would be to kind for what these people did to this little boy.

Andrew Kelly, Derby, Derbyshire

this news of this little boy has never touched me liek other news has i am 19 and a father of a 10 month boy, i cant imagine what the boy went through, he never felt love, only pain, the judge should bring back the death penalty and the doctor and social worker to be saked, rest in peace litle one

michael jones, bethesda, wales

I cannot begin to imagine how horrific and frightening this poor little baby's life on earth must have been. I am unable to comprehend how anyone could possibly do something so cruel to someone so innocent and vurnerable. He must have suffered so much. Rest in peace little angel.

Hannah , Birmingham, England

No single piece of news has ever affected me this much! The thoght of what this gorgeous little boy must have been going through fills me with horror. His fear, pain, sadness is unimaginable. How can anyone do this to a child? I hope that there is an afterlife and I hope you rest in peace little one

Josie Ferrante, Willingham, Cambs

Can someone please explain why the mother and her boyfriend are not being named.

Bernadette Gabriel, Oldham, UK

That poor little baby never felt love as my children do. It was mentioned in one news article that he had no pain threshold and didn't react to pain as a normal child does, which only confirms the quantity of pain that he felt each and every day. God bless little one. Why are they being protected!!

Elaine Birnie, East Kilbride, Scotland

All who were involved in 'protecting' this wee innocent should be suspended without pay and up on criminal charges.
Perhaps when we hit them where it hurts they might take better care of the next baby or child who needs our protection.

Angela Simpson, Greenock, Scotland

Why are the mother and boyfriend's identity being withheld? For such an appalling crime they should be publicly named and shamed. Why on earth should they be afforded any kind of legal protection when this poor innocent child had none. Lets just hope they get what they deserve.

Russell, Horton Kirby, England

I sit here crying tears of pity and loss for Baby p, as a mother of 2 beautiful sons i feel utterly ashamed of a society that could let this happen. Never have i felt so revolted by another human beings actions. My tears won't change anything or bring back that precious baby x x

Alison Humphrey, Tonbridge, Kent

This is definately one of the most awful cases of abuse Ive ever heard of. its really sad to think that there might well be many other cases of abuse going on right now that are ignored out of incompetence and will continue to be until someting as tragic as this happens to expose it.

Michael Tomlinson, Leeds, England

I have a 2 7/12 year old, who is the spitting image of litle baby P, I shudder at the thought that this could happen to a baby like mine. ALL children should be loved with unconditional love.

To have a dog you have to have a liscence, sadly any animal can have a child.

Andi, Nottingham, England

I feel sick just reading what this poor baby has gone through, i have a 7 month old boy and cant understand how anyone can let this happen never mind his own mother. Prison is too good for them, should put them in a room full of mothers then maybe they would see how they made that poor baby suffer.

nicola, cardiff, uk

Disturbing to the core on every level. Rest in peace little angel you will be looked after now.

Cat Murphy, Kilkenny, Ireland

This is truly a terrible case, all involved should hang their heads in shame at their total failure to protect this poor child. Social workers,police, medical staff etc frequently see and hear about terrible things.That should make them even more aware of those children in most need.

Polly, London, UK

Words cannot sum up the rage and anger I have against the beasts that did this to that little boy. What I would do to them if I was alone with them would be unprintable. It beggars belief how anyone would have the conscience to do something like this to a defenceless little baby. RIP Baby P.

Keith, Dublin , Ireland

Rest in peace little lamb, no one can hurt you now. It's up to all of us to make sure this never ever happens again.

Katie, Colchester,

rip little man all britains thought r with you

chris, Barnsley, england

How very sad this little boy never knew love! Oh how i wld have loved him and loved him to see, all thats gud in life. The doctor that failed to diagnose his broken back and fractures because he was "cranky" shd be struck off immediately! Who on this earth having suffered wld be happy? RIP baby P

Angela, Bahrain,

The poor little fella all he ever wanted was to be loved and cared for, we should always remember him. I would like to imagine him as a little ghandi or a baby martin luther king, hopefully this event will save countless others and start to change our society. Everyone should try to care more.

clem haverty, Galway, ireland

It is a source of mystery to me why the revolting "carers" of Baby P are not being prosecuted for murder, that's what they did

C Marsall, gravesend, uk

Rest in Paradise Baby P.
you didnt deserve that from the Scumbags

God Bles Darling.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

sophie & co , manchester, england

This has got to be the most dispicable thing i have ever heard ,its litterally brought me to tears that this poor boy was reduced to such cruelty from such evil people.I cannot believe the social services have let this happen ,they could have prevented this.FACT.

hayley brown, padiham, england

truly disgusting to know such a vulnerable child sufffered under professional to protect him. unexplainable and words i cannot find for this poor mite. my stomache is sick of the thoughts what happened to him and may he rest in peace now. too beatifull for this world. heads will roll baby P. RIP. X

DENISE FRIEL, doncaster, great britain

I am absolutely sickened & terrified at the thought that people like that are floating around society. I cannot believe we put our trust in the hands of these so called "Professionals" - They give a bad name to the genuine staff. This is a time where I believe in Capital Punishment.

Dannii Priestman, Sandy,

i am a mum of a 16 month old litle girl and i do not know how a mother can sit back and let her baby be put through what baby p went through! i would like to know where was the father of baby p while this was happening? it makes me so sad it brings me to tears when i think of poor baby Ps litle face

lucy, walsall,

I feel very strongly over this, that all the persons involved should be sacked as they could have saved yet another poor child from being murdered and WHY should the mother and her sadistic partner have the privilage to be kept a secret. They should be named and shamed just like their lodger...

Kim, Basingstoke, Hampshire

I recently reported an incident regarding a young girl (7) who said her step father was nipping, kicking and punching her. I had the mother screaming at my door. After reading about baby P I know I have done the right thing although like many children the girl has retracted what was said.

louise, Barrow, cumbria

I do think that commenting on the mother's weight and lack of employment is both irrelevant and potentially harmful... Surely being 'overweight' and 'unemployed' does not mean that one is an inadequate parent...?! Many mothers have traditionally been both - and excellant mothers..

Carrie Gooding, Plymouth, Devon

I am touched by this tragedy beyond belief. I have a son of almost the same age of Baby P. Maybe that explains a lot. I am also a professional journalist, and I'm rarely impressed by stories. But this one is special. Something is very wrong in our societies if we allow things like this to happen

Rodrigo Carrizo Couto, Geneva, Switzerland

The ones to blame for this baby's pointless death are his mother, her boyfriend and the lodger. But also social services who just looked on, although the signs were so obvious. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.

Annette , London,

if i make any mistake at my work. obviously it not near to harm anyone but there will be inqury n i will be punish and will not doing the same job because i am not capable enough to do that thaen why ss people are not saked after making this big mistake? which put one innosunt baby into so much pain

s patel, birm, west midland

I wish I were the judge in this case.

rog, Windsor, England

This is disgusting...the "professionals" should be sacked on the spot! How could people that call themselves parents do this to their child? And why is it that the lodger can be named but the mother, if you can even bring yourself to call her that, and the despicable man that broke his back cannot?

Nicola , Cork, Ireland

This is so revolting. Why aren't the "professionals" involved in "protecting" this boy already suspended or sacked. This is part of the problem. Boxes are ticked, procedures followed, common sense is going down the drain in this country.

Doris, London,

I agree with almost every comment on this page. But heed this the lack of standards and morality in this country I would place on the door step of the liberal, wishy washy, human rights equality, blah blagh, people who allow just about anything. Time for standards and punishment..

Mark, maidstone, kent

Bring back the Death Penalty !!!

Lester Forbes, Glossop, Derbyshire, UK

You hear these storys where parents get their children taken away from them even when they are innocent and doctors have found that the kids have a medical condition causing them to bruise easily etc. but then the babies and children who are in genuine danger are failed by the system.
RIP baby P

Zoe, London, UK

I cannot get poor Baby P off my mind. I feel so sad to think of what a terrible life that little boy had. He didn't stand a chance from the moment he was born to that vile woman. I cannot comprehend how the Dad,Gran,babysitter and others in his life failed to see the abuse ????

Wendy, Cardiff,

As a mum of a 5 year old and a 2 year old - i can't understand or comprehend what the hell these 3 evil people were thinking of or feeling when they inflicted such suffering and pain on this poor defenceless little boy. My tears won't stop falling, where were the so called professionals to help him?

wardman, huddersfield, west yorkshire

how tragic! to think that the child was born in England. When I see uncared kids roaming the streets here I would often think l that their parents are worse and to think that I never ever entertained the thought that there are such kind of parents living in a more "developed" world that is england.

lorna , Tacloban , Philippines

i have neva cried so much as what i have over this little boy every single member of the CARE system who let this little boy die shud b struck off RIP baby p u will b in all our prayers 2nite x x x x

leigh, corby, northamptonshire

This problem was easy to sort out-any damaged child should be kept in hospital,protected ,and put into care-preferably with alternative more stable family members.Its not brain surgery.
There is no excuse for a failed child protection service,nor should one be accepted.Its too serious if they fail.

helen, mallow, ireland

Here we are yet again and the loss of another poor vulnerable child....when will children ever be protected from neglectful and violent mothers and their transient partners if the very people charged with ensuring these childrens' safety fail so miserably. It is an absolute travesty...

Christine, Epping Green, UK

What an unbelievably horrible life. So sad.
Yes everyone failed this baby. But the most important thing is to now learn "why the system failed" and put in procedures and checks so that this is MOST unlikely to happen in the future. The need is to change the system, this is the priority.

Ian, Madison, USA

When will the government learn that child abuse and neglect is a crime that should be reported to and investigated by the Police, and not a dometic issue to be dealt with by the social services.

Matt, Chesterfield,

The tears i have cryed for this poor little boy , I'm crying now .
If i do my my job wrong, people die and i go to jail.
When did you last see a" health professional " sent to jail?

To think ,there are BABIES awaiting adotion and councils not letting smokers adopt & love these kids.
R.I.P "p"

Christopher, Sheffield, England

THat poor baby, how he must have suffered. How anyone can get anything from hurting a defenceless baby is beyond me.
In my my those monsters should be taken into a room and have the same injuries inflicted upon them.
Rest In Peace Baby P

Sara, Bilston, England

The professionals failed him and should pay the cost, just as his abusers should.

How could they miss the signs???????

The ones dealing direct with baby P should lose their jobs - and no, the tax payers should not have to pay Sharon 'blinking' Shoesmith money to leave!

Marion Stallard, Telford,

Unbelievably vile people. At what point did they think it was acceptable to do this to a human being, let alone a poor, defenceless baby. Fom the moment he was born to the moment he died he suffered from torture, i hope those cruel, revolting people die in hell, not you, Baby P, rest in peace. xxxxx

Tara Frost, London,

how can so many people miss so many signs, why was he given back to this horrific family. everyone involved should be put in a cell and our 'hardened criminals' let lose. poor baby P RIP.

sam, newport,

The amount of people involved and yet none of them could save this poor baby. A total nightmare lived by a poor child who through everything still managed a smile. We have to question what all these people actually do, because its clear to me they were wearing blindfolds when they saw this baby.

Laura, London,

SICK animals have more rights than children and are removed from a place that is unsafe but if an abuser says iv changed or my kids just rough and tumble or bruises easily thats fine and we leave a child who is clearly suffering in the hands of these sick animals

sidonie, manchester, england

It's disgusting. The poor child. Any sign of harm on a child should have a full investigation carries out now in light of this horrific incident.

lainy boggs, Dublin 15,

i think that social services are unbeleiveable they take children off parents.Then let things like this happen to a baby it is desguesting they shouldnt have gave the baby back to her after the 1st time yet there are children getting taken off parents when all they need is help and support its bad

sam, westcliff-on-sea, uk

Though it is easy to ask 'where was god' in a situation like this, this little boys death was caused, not by god, but by a handful of sick individuals, who will rot in hell for the rest of eternity. Baby P will never be hurt again. That is one thing, though it is not much, we can have comfort in.

Becca, London, England

I can't stop crying over Baby P's short life full of pain. Like everyone, I echo how could these "professionals" be so blind and inept? But more so, how can there be a God? Where was he when this child suffered so? Yet even as I doubt God's existence over this, I still pray for this child's soul

Sabrina , Upton, MA, USA

It's so sad that in this country one needs a licence to have a dog but nut to have children!!! Sick!

Ema , London, UK

i feel so sad and angry that this poor little boy was left to suffer in such an horrific manner. it breaks my heart to think what that poor little tot endured in his short life. at least he cannot be hurt any more now.

Sam Warren, Hereford,

this is happening too often ,, to think what these children go through we can only imagine , it is the most horrific case of child abuse and there will be many more of these children out there that need help ,they need our help and now we cant let this go on

sarah, bakewell, derbyshire

im a mother of two and to think that anyone could do these things to their own child is unbelievable. that poor child went through so much pain in the short life he had, this all should have been stopped before this poor baby was beaten to daeth at least poor baby p can finally rest in peace xxxxxxx

shelly cooper, nottingham, england

I an just so upset over this darling baby boy. I cannot comprehend how these people can treat a beautiful gift of a baby so badly. Rest in peace sweet baby boy, you are in heavan with Jesus now and will never know suffering again. I'm going to pray for all the children of the world tonight.

Jane Evans, Deeside, UK

How many times does this sort of thing have to happen before something gets done. It seems to happen more and more but nothing is being done. How many children have to SUFFER like this before it gets sorted?? There are so many stories about child abuse. something needs to be done NOW!!!!!!!

clare yeomans, birmingham, west midlands

This is the saddest case of child neglect, child abuse and overall cruelty to any child by a mother. I am not only disapointed and disgusted with the mother, but who ever was in charge of this case, and they should be put on trial also because they are just a as guilty as the mother. RIP Baby P

nikki b., atlanta,

This Child was not only neglected by his so called parents but also the local Child Protection Service 60 times you call and see nothing of concern they should be in the dock with the other 3 facing charges of Child neglect

james, high wycombe, bucks

Baby P consumes my thoughts,
His suffering cannot be, will not be forgotten. Everyone in his short and tragic life has failed him. We must demand and ensure protection for all children from those who seek to harm. Together our collective voices are strong, we need to turn up and sustain the volume.

Denise, Redcar, Cleveland

this is horrific!!and disgusting how can you do this to a little baby,words cannot express how hurt i feel eading this article.and how could the social services just ignore such a horrific case something has to be done!! xxx R.I.P BABY P YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.xxx

habiba, birmingham, u.k

The monstrous depravity shown by that little boy's mother, her lover and the lodger is so shocking it fills all decent people with disgust. Those three should be sentenced to spend the rest of their lives in jail - and the sentences should be for life with no remission for so-called good behaviour.

Maggi Altham, Ashtead, Surrey,

I'm just wondering how much time and money is spent by local councils ensuring that ridiculous guidelines of political correctness are adhered to. Winterval, printing leaflets in 5 or 6 different languages and coming up with ever more elaborate ways of not offending anyone. RIP little one.

F Rahman, Naples, Italy

I cannot believe that this has been allowed to happen. For a nation that is said to support child services, we are very bad at ensuring our rules and regulations are met and admitting our failings. These sick and twisted human beings should be forced to look at the inside of a cell for eternity!

C. Lynch, Lincoln, england

This is utterley appalling,words fail me,that poor,poor little boy.I cannot stop crying or thinking about the pain and suffering he went through.
That so called 'mother' should be sterilised so she can NEVER have children again.
God bless you little angel,you are safe now.
XX

Rebecca, Arundel,

Evil beyond belief..to do this to a defenseless, innocent child so heartbreaking...It does not matter what anyone says...there are no excuses, the systems in place FAILED in a the worst possible way. Are there other children who need to be looked at ? if the belief was that he was OK !!

A Noeland, Reistad, Norway

If this had been his father instead of mother the child would have been removed immeadiately. Until we stop this belief that a mother (and/or female relative) can do no wrong this will continue. We need to realise now that abuse can and is meted out by a mother as well as a father.

stefan, sheffield,

I have children. I can hardly bear the details of this case. It is an obscenity, and the failure of everyone involved, professional or otherwise, does not warrant argument. It is a national shame and must never happen again. Baby P, for your short life, I hope we learn and that you are at peace.

Paul Jones, Bristol, UK

Truly heart breaking, I just wonder what criteria has to be met to get someone to step in and protect. There has always been something short of the mark with child protection. Individuals who torture/murder need sentences for life, and suffer for the rest of it The death penalty is too merciful

J Lewis, Oldham, England

the way that that poor child was treated by everyone involved makes me sick to the stomach. Baby P should of been removed from mother. the people who was involved in his case and never did anything are as guilty as the mother. the mother and boyfriend derserves to be sent to jail for murder

katie, kirkby in ashfield, nottinghamshire

I can't imagine the pain, discomfort and unhappiness that this poor baby must have gone through whilst all this was being done to him.

His torturers need naming and shaming & a proper punishment handing out - I hope prison life for them is long and miserable.

RIP baby P - you've touched us all.

Neil, Staffs, UK

this is discusting. ive got a 15 month old baby boy and i wouldnt dream of doing anything 2 him or letting any one hurt him. hes my world. theres so many people out there that cant have children then theres people like baby p family that just have them and torture them. its horrible. R.I.P Baby P x

Elizabeth heath, eastwood, u.k

This is disgusting how could you do that to your own son?!
How could people not have realised?
Social workers & Gp's do your jobs properly!
that little boy died because you were to blind to see he was being abused.

RIP Baby P. <3
your in a safer place now xx

Samie, Jersey,

Should his soul dare return to this dark place - may it be born into love and light, laughter and joy,compassion and insight, strength and liberty and the knowledge that there is beauty in this world for those that have the chance to seek it.

christina, Glasgow, Scotland

Poor poor little boy, he needed love and security yet was given neither. I cannot believe people can be this cruel and heartless and I feel sick to the stomach that no-one stopped it, something has to change or this will happen again. Rest in peace baby P, my thoughts are with you.

Karen, Heanor, UK

This has broken my heart these people should suffer like they made the poor baby P suffer and have everything they did done to them utter cruelty How sick minded can people be. The social services are a disgrace and all involved should be handed a P45 including the doctor how can u miss a broken bac

Liz, Pontypool, wales

I cannot believe that this has happened again in the same borough as Victoria Climbie. After Lord Lamings enquiry and after everything that has been put in place since, it is impossible for me to understand how anyone can miss the injuries that Baby P endured.

Sarah, Derby,

I agree with Karen above. We must all be alert to protecting the vunerable.
This case is so horrific, to think of any one of the cruel acts that little boy had to suffer.
I'll be praying for all the vunerable children still out there tonight.

R McKenna, Mold,

It is up to every one of us to keep children safe. Remember Baby P and make caring and protecting the children around you your responsibility. The police and social services are only as good as the information they have. We can and must all work together as a community to protect children.

Danielle, Chesham , UK

What is this world coming to. How these monsters are allowed to have children is beyond me! Social Services what a joke. How many more poor little mites are we going to hear about on the news suffering at the hands of these --'things'

Leanne, Leeds,

This story is one of the saddest stories i've ever heard. But whilst blame lies at the feet of the social services, the mother is the one who ultimately is to blame! She chose to commit the most horrific crime that anyone could imagine and i hope justice is done!!

Susannah, Nottm, UK

This poor innocent little boy suffered so much & I cannot stop weeping for him and any others that suffer at the hands of these afwul evil people who caused his death. Those people who failed to take appropriate action in the 60 odd visits to this little boy need to answer for this. RIP little man x

Jill Henry, London,

I read this on the bus to work and it made me feel physically sick and rather depressed all day at the type of world i live in. What sort of sick, corrupted individuals could do this to a chld? I am a student wanting to become a social worker myself and this type of horrific case makes me think agai

anna robson, newcastle,

This is disgusting, to let it get so far that a small childs life is ended in such a cruel and brutal way. This is the first time victoria climbs, letcia wright, tyra henry and many more we don't hear about. It's not just north londonss social services letting it's the countries protection services.

sarah, south west, england

How many professionals were taken in by the whole 'happy family' facade? It is beyond belief. Every person who had involvement with this child and did not act on concerns are as guilty as the perpetrators. R.I.P Baby P. May you find happiness in a world that is not so bound by red tape.

Emma, South Wales,

i'm not a mum, but a 18 year old sister who loves her blonde haired, blue eyed 3 year old little brother too much for words. i cant imagine EVER hurting my brother. So it fails me to try and understand that his own MOTHER could let that happen. Its disgusting !

R.I.P Baby P your finally safe x

Sian, Plymouth, Devon

elly sully, cardiff. i am not a social worker, but am involved in child protection cases regularly. I know social workers have a hard job, but how difficult is it to spot such serious and horrrific injuries. more important, how can a mother let it happen.. rest in peace little angel... x

Lorna Kerr, glasgow, scotland

Baby P could have been saved countless times, it's horrific to think of the pain baby P went through - the system and so called family let him down, I hope Government & the whole UK make a stand to ensure this never happens again & the evil man that did this & so called mother serve Life (100yrs)

Lindsay, Glasgow,

Another sad case of vile child abuse. Why is this allowed to happen??
The doctor that missed this poor little mites injuries should never be allowed to practice ever again.

Now a Angel in Heaven rest in peace babe.

marlene duffy, Liverpool, united kingdom

absolutely chills me to the bone!! I could cry my heart out over this story. What is wrong with people?? what is wrong with the so called social workers?? they saw a wee baby covered in cuts and bruises, living in a dump and a did nothin?? finally you are safe baby P. rest in peace little angel. xx

angela, glasgow, scotland

I am in tears just at the thought of his suffering. But the fact that he is not in pain anymore is quite a relief.
Its times like these when I wish that we had capital punishment here like few other countries in the world for people who commit such brutal crimes.

Dr Z. Siddiqui, London, England

I cried and cried as i read all this, its sick to see the extent to which mankind really has fallen... may those who let this happen and its not just the services its first off the parents, be punished and baby p atleast now you may rest in peace sweetheart, sweet dreams xxxx

Tayaba, Bradford, UK

What a terrible loss of a wonderful new life. What the hell were the authorities doing or not doing in this case! We pay them thousands of pounds to do a job that they continue to fail at over and over again. I have no faith in our government policies as every child obviously doesn't matter!!!!!

lisa money, bideford, england

All the services involved in Baby P's short life had a responsibility in which they tragically failed. The blame DOES, in large part, lie with the system that failed this child so tragically . Both organisations and individuals within them must be held accountable.

Chris, Taunton, Somerset

It makes me sick to the stomach to think what that poor baby went through, any person knowing there was history of abuse surely should of seen through the choc used to cover bruises. Why on earth are their identities hidden their faces should be splashed across every paper and telly channel, sickos

Rachael, Northampton, EDngland

i have just checked on my sleeping son, tucked up safely, in his nice warm clean bed. i could not stop the tears from falling....how can anyone hurt a baby so badly, it made him give up on hs short little life. God bless you little man, may your next life bring you more joy than this one xxxx

Kirsty, Nottingham,

I Hope that proper justice is dealt to these people in prison. I have sympathy for the social workers as the law is such a minefield and they are tied down by bureaucracy , but surley the catalogue of injuries this little boy sustained should have alerted somebody. rest in peace little one

Matt, Coventry, West Midlands

as a mother of 17-month-old twin boys I've been crying all day. I would do anything to see them smile, take on any of their pain 10fold. I cannot comprehend how a mother could allow this. I just cannot.Oh I wish Baby P could stay with the 3 of us and shower him with love and cuddles.RIP little angel

barbara, london,

This is just terrible i honestly can not belive that a baby in this day and age can have a broken back and no one notice.The pain this Baby must of went through must have been horrific.I cried over this article and i am not a very emotional person.But this is just unreal crutelty to a human being:(

Dawn Smith, leeds, england

this sad story of poor baby p sickens me.how can the woman from social services not take any responsibility for his death,she is as babdas the mother for not seeing it.she is meant to be a proffesional,unlike the mother.rest in peace baby p,your safe now.xx.

claire dockerty, oldham, england

This case makes me sick to the stomach, this poor child being subjected to this absolute cruelty. Im sorry but, 80 visits to his home within the last 8 months...if i was their social worker i would be questioning my motives after my 5th visit ! The people who failed to take action should be fired !

Sarah lessile, Dunfermline, scotland

This is appalling and just goes to show how the system really works!! I think this is absolutely disgusting. A friend of mine had her two young boys (3 months and 3 years) taken from her by social services because she was an alcoholic and seen as a risk. She never touched her kids in any way!! RIP x

vannessa payne, weston super mare, somerset

Im absolutely disgusted by this story, how a tiny helpless little boy could be beaten and abused so badly at the hands of the woman who is supposed to love and protect him unconditionally! What a vile and disturbed individual. Rest in peace sweetheart x x

Tori, Northampton, United Kingdom

this is disgusting that an innocent child managed to slip through the system to such an extent it resulted in his death. all involved should be punished and i can not start to comment on what the mother and boyfriend should experience. R.I.P Baby P may you at last be safe

Courtney, london, england

One person that missed the abuse, oh dear. Two people that missed the abuse, terrible. Three people that missed the abuse, disgusting. The whole system that missed the abuse, visitors, family, house guests, neighbours, doctors, hospitals? SHAME ON THE LOT OF YOU! ....Sleep well tonight....

Sanchia, Newcastle, Australia

Having been abused myself and social services never noticing shows they have never changed. Why'd nobody help this boy? People should be named and shamed despite their crime and age,too many people get off the hook because of human rights-they have lost their human rights by commiting such crimes!!

vannessa payne, weston super mare, somerset, england

I cant believe that the same authority has allowed another child to be tortued and murdered in this way again All child practitioners have a duty towards the children in their care

Pam from Southend - Yeah David Beckham does get paid a lot more than a social worker but then he does his job proper

Donna, Notts, England

How can this child have been so badly failed by the system!! It is digusting that this poor baby the same age as my healthy happy son, could have been so let down by the people who are supposedly there to "save him" Shocking. I broke my heart when I heard this

Karen, Durham, |UK

The boy's grandmother did nothing. The boy's father did nothing. The lodger's girlfriend and the childminder did nothing. It's very easy to jump on the tabloid bandwagon and blame social services. What about the numerous people involved in this baby's life who did absolutely nothing whatever.

Fiona, Reading, UK

This has broke my heart today, the 1st to blame is the mother for allowing this to happen, the 2nd is this country for all its new laws , people not being allowed to speak up or stand up for the helpless. And social workers who knew what was going on and went home after seeing this baby 60 times.

karen, dukinfield, england

You poor sweet angel baby p, born into such a cruel and heartless world. Your suffering is over now, you never deserved all that pain. Sleep well sweet little angel, your in a better place xxx

Emma, Elgin, scotland

absolutely disgusting!! it beggars belief that this child has been seen and assessed by numerous professionals and not one, not ONE did anything for this child. I feel physicallly sick when i think how this poor child must have sufffered. The social workers involved should be ashamed of themselves

valerie stuart, manchester, united kingdom

No words can describe my pain and devastation at what i have heard happened to Baby P. Im a new mum myself to a 12week old baby boy and this story has had me in tears ever since i heard. Sleep peacefully at last baby P, may you finally be loved and be at peace in a much better place. xxx

Sarah, Bolton,

I have spent hours thinking how could these people be called professioals, I am appalled. I keep asking myself why did it happen again? the answer is lack of resources in health and social care & lack of training, more staff & money is needed to protect children. How can we live with this?

Shani, nottingham, England

I feel so sick and cied when i read the story about baby P!, i have kids of my own and im so grateful that i have them! .
Why was this poor child not saved? i say put the people who failed to help him in prison to! .r.i.p baby P u r safe now in heaven! xx

S, swindon , wiltshire

This poor child has been let down so badly by the people that should have loved him unconditionally but also by the people that could have helped prevent his death.
May you now find peace little man.

Claire, Goole,

I can not imagine how anybody could treat an inoccent bay like this!
Glad you all agree it is the health professionals fault and not the parents!!!
What kind of people are you???
these people follow rules, parents can be very pursuasive at times trust me i know!

j , Birmingham,

The little boy should be named so that we can pray for him. The adults should be named so that they carry the mark of Cain for the rest of their life.

Roger D, nottingham,

I have cried all day over this poor little boy,, what kind of sick world are we living in, How can people that are supposed to be proffesionals miss or ignore signs of abuse, absolutley appaulling, they should not get to keep there jobs, and accept that they are just as to blame in his death.

Gemma, Wolverhampton, England

I have been deeply saddened and disturbed having read and heard of the story about Baby P.
How, HOW!? Could this have happened again, that poor child and I hope his mother and her boyfriend are locked away, although, what justice to this poor child is really achieved!?
R.I.P at last Baby P

Jess Carpenter, Birmingham,

Absolutely digusting. Were these social workers BLIND! If they don't loss there jobs then that is as sick as the abuse this child was forced to endure.

Charlotte, London,

This story is more horrific than words can say. I do not believe that trained professionals couldn't pick up on the fact that this mother was obviously unfit to look after a child. It seem to me that these people would rather walk away than deal with the problem at hand. It's disgracefull!!!!

H, Manchester, England

This is just so cruel..I cant believe the mother and the 2 men are not being tried for murder. They should be given the death sentence for showing such cruelty to a little boy who could not even defend himself.

Padmini Singla, London, united Kingdom

An extremely cruel man,mother,grandmother, relatives, neighbours,friends, it is easy to blame the professionals involved police, hospitals & social services most of whom are hard working caring people whose hands are tied with red tape! What about a society too busy to notice. God Bless you baby P x

Suzie, Glossop, Derbyshire

How very very sad for that poor little child. I cannot comprehend how, supposedly, civilized human beings can do this to anybody, let alone a child !! How sick can you get??

And as for Social Services, 'Shame on You!'

Laura, Gaborone,

i had to turn my tele off when watching this report as i felt so distraught for that baby. the fact he could nt tell anyone of his pain and suffering surely these so called professionals should of picked up on this severe case of abuse it digusts me anyone could treat another human this way.

nicola , darwen , lancashire

How can these so called "professionals" can ever expect to be trusted again. Step down and allow new people in to run the show. As for the consultant not completing the exam as the child was "cranky" -pathetic. Most kids hate being examined - good paediatricians deal with the fact & do a proper job

Graeme, Kidderminster,

I don't know how this Miss Shoesmith sleeps at night. To say that their should not be an investigation into this little boys death is beyond belief. She should be sacked along with all the other people who have dealt with this case. 60 visits and hospital doctors missing a broken back and ribs.

mrs margaret holt, bolton, lancs

How can these so called professionals miss all the fatal signs of poor Baby P. How many visits should it take? how many hospital visits should it take? Why was a broken back not spotted, come on, in this day and age? Downright barbaric, bring back the death penalty for people like this.

denise, stafford,

lee in newcastle, i whole heartedly agree,, the authorities need to take responsability, they have yet again failed to do the job in hand, no matter how much they are paid!! they have a job to do and are clearly in breech of this! i am furious and beleive all involved should be prosecuted!

mecehelle shukla, london,

I cannot begin to imagine what poor baby p was put through that those things haven't admitted to. It sickens me to think that a baby whom all he had looked for is love and protection never recieved a day, or moment of either from nobody in great britain could do this for this child?????

sarah , gosport,

14 years, WOW, 14 years of 3 square meals a day which is more they could offer poor Baby p, No bills to worry about paying. a life of luxury for the months unbearable torture they dealt without a thought. When will this government wake up and smell the coffee, BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY .

Jenny, Stafford,

I cannot get my head round what has happened to a beautiful innocent baby boy!!! I cannot stop crying. How dare these evil sick people do this, We as a society should watch out for each other so this NEVER happens again. Rest in peace baby P we are all so sorry x

jennifer williams, gwynedd, wales

I am sickend to read such a horrid story! As a young mother of an 8 week old baby it pains me to even think a person can be capible of such a crime to one of their own! Every Proffessional who was involved with baby p truely failed him. its obvious that better sytems need to be enforced and followd

Claire Davis, port talbot, wales,

All of you who are blaming the social workers should try and do their job for a month. No sorry, for one day! Go and spend 1 hour in a child protection office and see and hear the cases SWs have to deal with day by day, the things they have to put up with, and then you'll realise how wrong you are..

Elly Sully, Cardiff,

it is a disgrace that this has happened once again, everybody involved should be punished, was it too much hassle for them to do their jobs, i cant see how this poor baby's injuries have gone unseen. As for social services it was exactly there job to protect him, this could have been stopped!!!!!!!!

Katie owens, Birkenhead, UK

what this case worker expected this "mother" to say ...yes i ve done that?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! incredible....

m, slough, uk

It seems that social services are usless. It is easier for them to check up on "easier" cases rather than the difficulcases.

How could this have happened again after Victoria Climbie especially at the same council Haringey? This is only one, how about the other social services.

Sophie, Guildford,

in response to - pam, southend, uk
whats money got to do with this case it doesn't matter how much these people were paid, what matters that they were all incompetent at there job and quite frankly should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for incometance and neglect.

lee turnbull, newcastle, uk

this is rediculous, there wre several specialists that saw him and did nott pick up on anything, i do not think they should still have their jobs.

hope, gold coast,

How very sad that our society is in this state! And it goes on and on and on, till the next headline. Why can't we all just look out for each other? What is this! care more for the animals than a child, the suffering that the little mite went through, and the pain emotionally for us as a society.

magdalene miller, sydney, australia

This is truely appalling. Those involved in the abuse should be locked away for life, those "professionals" who missed all the signs of the abuse, over 17 months, should never work with children again.

chris, sydney,

From Health Services to mother all should pay. By pay, I mean they should be put on the "Rack" for an extended period of time until they to expire.

Allen, Rochester, MN, USA

The Professionals. They should should all resign in shame and prevented from working in other posts to do with child protection. They are obviously unsuited for their present positions.

G.Beattie, WORCESTER, United Kingdom

There always seems to be a "partner" involved in these cases of child cruelty, as these women go from one wastrel man to another who has no interest in the survival of the child, quite the opposite. And his father? Where is he? I have been in tears all day thinking of this poor child...

sarah clark, barcelona, spain

Stuart,
Commonsense is not all that common, particularly within government departments.

Nigel Chandler, Horsham, England

How can another human being, a mother, boyfriend, father, flat mate, whatever be so ignorant so selfish as to allow a child to go through such a torment. What does this say about our society that one of us is capable of an act so personal and horrific. How many other children suffer the same fate?

Christian, Bromley, UK

This is what happens when we take on Doctors trained in countries which may not have the same medical standards as our own

David Smith, London,

I cannot compose myself of crying reading this.
This is beyond beleif.
Poor , poor baby boy.

Cath, London, UK

A tragic case and one that must be learnt from. Social workers are, in the main, hardworking and caring individuals that are over-worked and under paid. I am trainig to be a social worker and though I like brown rice, this job isn't money for old rope. how much does Beckham earn? for what?

Pam, SOUTHEND, UK

After Victoria Climbie's death this should not of been allowed to happen again, its a disgrace that not one of many professionals did not pick up on the signs of abuse and neglect. the professionals have failed to safeguard yet another child.

Amy Harbach, stourbridge, west midlands

Every single professional involved in this, whether government, social work or medical has let this child down - he has died because of this. He should never have been allowed to stay with his so-called mother. Let's hope that the judicial system doesn't let him down too, God rest his little soul.

Vivien, Kilmarnock,

Whilst Im sure the members of social services that were directly involved could've pushed harder to have him removed, ultimately the choice lies with people higher in the hierarchy. It's difficult to convince your superiors to spend their limited resources. The fault obviously lies with the parents

Laura, Winchester,

This suffering this baby went through is unbelievable, im close to tears reading the reports today, its times like these you wish you could turn time back and hold and cuddle the boy,and tell him someone loves him. its breaking my heart reading these reports, this is so sad. i hope for retribution.

marc crossley, chorley, lancs

How can all of this be missed? Are there really that many children being brought up in such disgraceful conditions and subject to abuse that it is hard to ascertain who is in any form of danger?

What about the grandmother?

This story shames everyone...

Marc, Singapore,

O my goodness,I am in tears about such a story.How can people be so cruel?? We are doing IVF to get a baby,and other people let their child suffer like this,oh my.

marion, oosterhout, netherlands

I am disgusted. The so-called professionals are named yet 'our laws' protect those monster's indentities - typical of this pathetic country. Name and shame them and let them rot in prison with those that don't take kindly to child murderers!
How do the 'authorities' live with themselves?!

Jenna, London,

Surely the people to blame are not the professionals although they may have a hand to play - but they did not ultimately kill poor Baby P. This is a heinous act. Putting people in jail for such cruel and unmitigated crimes appears not to faze them. These lowlifes deserve the dealth penalty.

Sharon Ferguson, Ipswich,

The basic reason for this and similar cases is that social work is a joke "profession" invented to provide jobs for brown-rice-and-sandals do-gooders. That the ludicrous excuses for the child's the injuries should have been accepted just shows the type of idiots attracted to social work

Myles, Glasgow,

I read all this with tears streaming down my face. What that poor little mite must have been through, beggars belief. I can't wait till my kids come home from school then I can cuddle them. What more can I say??

Karen Smallman, Leigh, Lancashire

Absolutely disgusting. What more can one say. Rest in peace Baby P, have the long, heavenly sleep you deserve, at least you are free from the pain now.

Emma Allen, Derby,

Don't let Baby P's death be in vain. We were not there to help him but there are hundreds of others we can help. Foster, adopt, make a difference to a child/ren who haven't known love, security and stability.

Rest peacefully Baby P. So many tears are being shed for you and the pain you suffered.

Emma Allen, Derby,

this case has had me in tears all day. I have two kids, my son is 22 months old.

I seriously want the death penalty reintroduced for crimes like this.

kev, Darlington, UK

All must, at the very least, write to the Leader of Haringey Council, details on their website, and copy to their MP and the MP for the Borough, Lynne Featherstone, right now. Demand that the culpable are held to account, demand an immediate reply and follow it up, tell them you'll tolerate no less

Gerry, Worcester, England

Damned if they do damned if they dont When will the proper resources and education of everyone to raise concerns including neighbours, communities etc be implemented. This poor baby is just one of many (who dont make headlines)
Legal threshols need to be reviewed where are the rights of the child??

mary, Harlow, UK

I just heard there going to get up to 14 years, is that it? the little boy didnt get a chance of living his life why should they get another chance? i really hope they reveal there names soon put them to shame they dont deserve protection

Jenna, oldham, uk

Having read this I really wonder, what exactly is the point of social services? Isn't protecting the helpless such as Baby P th whole point of their job? If social services fell for every lame excuse in the book in this case, how many other cases are there out there? This is disturbing and sad.

Chris, London,

I find it extraordinary that this could happen, given all the past well-documentaed tragedies. I hope these beasts suffer just a litlle of what the poor baby went through in prison. The reports read as a succession of overworked professionals, missing blatant signs signs of abuse.

Kate, Cardiff,

I am horrified that social workers are continuing to fail those they are meant to protect. How can those involved still be working let alone sleep at night after what has happened to poor Baby P. How any of the people involved at the hospitals or council aren't also facing charges disgusts me.

Matthew Chan, Tokyo, Japan

This does not surprise me in the least with social services. They just want a quiet life. If this happened when all the horrific injuries were visible on this poor child, imagine what kind of abuse is happening on when no injuries are visible. When are social serivices going to wake up.

S Kerr, Leicester, England

I can't stop thinking about this and have cryed for poor Baby P. How can this happen in todays society. I hope the people responsible rot in hell. Why Why Why is all I can say. Poor poor Baby P still manged a smile through it all. Please don't let this happen again.

Alison Mackinnon, Mellor, Cheshire

Don't let this poor child's death become another statistic.
Legal action should be taken against the professionals who failed to protect the child.
I think it's a disgrace that the Health visitor never bothered to follow up when the child was taken to his appointments. Did she not ask herselF why!

Janet, Coleraine, Londonderry

ive not been able to get this story out my head, it makes me feel so sick and i cant help but cry. how on earth can anybody do that to a helpless little boy?? and how can social workers and dr's not pick up on a child in pain? what about other relatives of the boy? R.I.P BABY P i'm so sorry .

heather johnson, blackburn, england

As a paediatric nurse caring for well loved children who`s parents will do anything to ease their suffering, I am shocked and appalled that this innocent baby was left in the hands of an unfit mother and violent men until the worst happened. RIP baby P xx

Joanne Reed, Rochdale, UK

I feel a terrible mix of great sadness and rage at the death of an innocent little boy. Like everyone else here, I cannot believe that such atrocities can occur in this day and age. I am incredulous at the lack of good sense displayed by the professionals involved. Baby P RIP x

Ange, Colchester, UK

As a father of two young kids, one of which is now 16 months, I was choked up to say the least on reading this horror story.

I propose that people like these should be sterilised by the State if they can't be trusted to look after their own or somebody else's children.

Danny , Tai Po, Hong Kong

Those people you generously label 'professionals', not a term I personally would afford them, are entrusted and paid by society to protect vulnerable children. Clearly there is no question they are not fit for purpose & have no consciences, at worst complicit in the torture and murder of this child.

Gordon Hickley, Melbourne, Australia

As the mother of two toddlers, I couldnt hold back the tears after hearing this horrific news, how could a mother stand bye and see such a sadistic evil torture and kill her son. Its heart wrenching

Emma Watson, uddingston, scotland

When I heard about this poor little boy I was sickened to the core. How can this have happened in this day and age? It strikes me that the rights of poor defenceless children, like Baby P, are negated in favour of the adults, such as his mother. Now, at least he is painfree and at peace.

Helen Robinson, Manchester,

These 'so called' professionals should be charged with accessory to murder. Didn't any common sense prevail at all with these people?

Stuart, Ferndown, UK

" co operative and properly supported" so the boxes were ticked and the baby was repeatedly tortured and is dead. Super all paper work complete though. Who please was supporting the child ?

s swallow, uxbridge, uk

This is appalling. How can this happen? We must, as a society, intervene when we are worried or concerned that "something isn't right". Family, friends, neighbours, we should all make it our duty to protect the vulnerable and confront, collectively, the perpetrators of any form of abuse.

Karen Travis, Blackpool, England