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Neal Gray's written evidence was read out today. He mentions his feelings towards JG and BB too at the link.
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Mr Gray said the social workers at Services for Children (S4C) had 'failed in their duty' to Ellie.
'S4C lost sight and started to pander to the parents unreasonable wants and demands,' he added.
He told the inquest that Ellie repeatedly said she wanted to continue living with her grandparents but her wishes were ignored.
Mr and Mrs Gray also had concerns about her being returned to her birth parents but they were also not listened to.
'We felt utterly helpless and unsupported,' he added. 'Linda was fearful of the risk posed by the parents, chillingly her fears turned out to be justified but no one would listen to us.'
Mr Gray described Ellie as a 'beautiful girl' who was 'kind, happy, cheerful and bright'.
'I am proud to say that Ellie was my granddaughter,' he added. 'We loved her to bits.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5531655/Father-beat-Ellie-Butler-death-says-far-over.html
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Mr Gray said the social workers at Services for Children (S4C) had 'failed in their duty' to Ellie.
'S4C lost sight and started to pander to the parents unreasonable wants and demands,' he added.
He told the inquest that Ellie repeatedly said she wanted to continue living with her grandparents but her wishes were ignored.
Mr and Mrs Gray also had concerns about her being returned to her birth parents but they were also not listened to.
'We felt utterly helpless and unsupported,' he added. 'Linda was fearful of the risk posed by the parents, chillingly her fears turned out to be justified but no one would listen to us.'
Mr Gray described Ellie as a 'beautiful girl' who was 'kind, happy, cheerful and bright'.
'I am proud to say that Ellie was my granddaughter,' he added. 'We loved her to bits.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5531655/Father-beat-Ellie-Butler-death-says-far-over.html