Mum, 42, charged with murder of her ‘beautiful’ daughter, 2, found floating in pond yards from her home

Undated handout photo issued by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary of Annabel Mackey, 2, who died after being found in a pond, as a woman is set to answer bail in connection with her death. Police were sent to a report that Annabel had gone missing from her home in Forge Road, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire, on September 10, 2023. Issue date: Tuesday March 4, 2025. PA Photo. The youngster was found a short time later at Kingsley Pond and was taken to the hospital in a serious condition but died the following afternoon. See PA story POLICE Pond. Photo credit should read: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl found floating in a pond just yards from her home.

Little Annabel Mackey was tragically discovered “unresponsive” in the water minutes after she was reported missing on September 10, 2023.

Annabel’s father has released a statement

The two-year-old was found floating in Kinglsey Pond just 200m from her home

The tot was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, but died the following day.

Alice Mackey, 42, was today charged with her murder.

She is in custody and will appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Previously, police were sent to a report that Annabel Mackey had gone missing from her home in Forge Road, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire.

The youngster was found a short time later at Kingsley Pond and was taken to hospital in a serious condition, but died the following afternoon.

Alice Mackey, 42, of Gibbs Lane in Oakhanger has been charged with her murder and remanded into custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 5.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: “A woman arrested following the death of a two-year-old girl who was found at Kingsley Pond, East Hampshire in September 2023, has today (Tuesday 4 March) been charged with murder.

“Alice Mackey, 42, of Gibbs Lane in Oakhanger has been remanded into custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.

“We were called at 5.02pm on Sunday, 10 September 2023 to a report that two-year-old Annabel Mackey had gone missing from her home on Forge Road in Kingsley.

“Annabel was found a short time later, unresponsive, at Kingsley Pond.

“She was taken to hospital in a serious condition, where she died on the afternoon of Monday 11 September.

“Detectives from the Major Crime Team, carried out the investigation into Annabel’s death and her movements before she was located at Kingsley Pond.”

In a statement released through police, Annabel’s father said: “Annabel was a beautiful, positive and very happy little girl.

“She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much. She loved story time, dogs and her dolly.

“She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth.

“Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives.

“She was dearly loved by her family and friends.

“Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life.

” Please continue Annabel’s legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did.

“The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness.

“Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever x.”