But mother must share some of the blame as she did not contact babysitter who left boy home alone
A babysitter working illegally was yesterday sentenced to eight months in jail for leaving a six-year-old autistic boy alone at home, where he later fell out of a window and died.
Liu Yufang, 65, a two-way permit holder from Guangzhou, was convicted after pleading guilty to one count of breach of condition of stay and one of ill-treatment or neglect of a child.
Tuen Mun Magistrate Joseph Yau Chi-lap described the incident as a tragedy that should act as a warning to the public.
'As adults, parents or custodians of children, they should take care of children. We wish to avoid a repeat of this tragedy,' Mr Yau said.
Liu's attorney, Cecilia Liang Sun-yin, said Liu had not been told Cheuk-hei, who did not habitually climb out of windows, was autistic.