Woman who mistreated two boys during four-year campaign of abuse is jailed for three years 

A cruel woman has been jailed for three years for mistreating two young boys who were made to stand for hours in ‘stress positions’ and denied food in a four-year campaign of abuse. 

Samantha Paisley, 36, was arrested with two others after one of the boy’s schools raised concerns for their welfare in May 2018.

She was charged with child neglect offences along with Darren Paisley, 39, and Serena Sibson-Bartram, 35.

A police and social services investigation found the trio had subjected the youngsters to a horrific campaign of abuse over four years.

Samantha Paisley, 36, was arrested with two others after one of the boy’s schools raised concerns for their welfare in May 2018

Between February 2014 and March 2018, the boys were denied food and forced to stand in stress positions – a painful physical arrangement which place a great amount of bodyweight on just a few muscles – for hours.

Paisley and Sibson-Bartram, of Telford, Shropshire, were charged with four counts of child neglect and were found guilty following a trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court in April.

Paisley was jailed for seven-and-a-half years while Sibson-Bartram was sentenced to six-and-a half years at the same court.

Samantha Paisley, also of Telford, admitted two counts of child neglect and was jailed for three years yesterday.

Detective Constable Vicky Fisher, of West Mercia Police, said: ‘The defendants showed no remorse for their tremendously cruel crimes against innocent young boys they were supposed to care and protect. 

Darren Paisley, 39, and Serena Sibson-Bartram, 35, of Telford, Shropshire, were charged with four counts of child neglect and were found guilty following a trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court in April. Paisley was jailed for seven-and-a-half years and Sibson-Bartram for six-and-a-half years.

‘Hopefully this third sentencing can provide the boys and their family with some closure from this very distressing case.

‘We are grateful to the support of Telford and Wrekin Children’s Services and especially to the school who made the initial report.

‘Many witnesses also came forward and we thank them for their bravery in helping deliver justice. We urge anyone with any concerns about the welfare of a child to please get in touch as soon as possible.’

Telford and Wrekin Children’s Services have rehoused the boys who are now living in a safe family home.