A mother has pleaded guilty to killed his 10-year-old daughterwho was found dead with a stab wound to the chest earlier this year.
Jaskirat Kaur admitted killing her daughter Shay Kang on the basis of diminished responsibility at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday.
The Brickhouse Primary School pupil was found dead at a property on Robin Close in Rowley Regis, West Midlands on Monday 4 March.
She died as a result of a stab wound to the chest, an inquest at Black Country Coroner’s Court heard earlier this year.
Kaur had been charged with murder, which she denied, and prosecuting barrister Sally Howes KC told a judge at the court that the guilty plea to manslaughter was acceptable to the Crown.
The 33-year-old, also known as Jasmine Kang, was arrested after police discovered Shay’s body at 12:10 a.m. on March 4.
Defense barrister Katherine Goddard KC said there was “no dispute of fact” in the case.
The defendant, wearing a gray jumper, attended the brief hearing on Friday via video link, speaking only to confirm her name and that she could hear Judge Michael Chambers KC.
She seemed to be listening intently to the proceedings, leaning forward so that she could hear what was being said.
Judge Chambers set a sentencing date of October 25 and said Kaur needed to appear in court for the hearing.
To Kaur, he said: “Your case is adjourned for sentencing, probably on October 25. There will be a need for further reports, so it is in your interest to co-operate with the preparation of those reports.”
In a tribute released by her school after her death, Shay was described as a “bright, happy, funny child who was loved by all”.
The school said in a statement: “Shay was a bright, happy, funny child who was loved by all and she will be very sadly missed by all.
“The school is the heart of the community and we have already started working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news.”
The school said Shay’s funeral would take place on Thursday, September 5.