A mother and her former partner have appeared in court over the death of a toddler who suffered horrific injuries just before her second birthday . Cara Lee-Fanus was rushed to St Peter 's Hospital in Chertsey , Surrey , but died from a head injury the next day despite the best effort of medical teams . Magistrates heard how doctors treating the little girl discovered bruises all over her body as well as burn marks on her head . The little girl 's mother , Kirsty Lee ( right in sunglasses behind a lawyer ) and Lee 's ex boyfriend Alistair Wayne Bowen ( left ) appeared at Guildford Magistrates ' Court today . She was rushed to hospital on May 28 last year but could not be saved . Her mother , Heathrow Airport worker Kirsty Lee , 25 , appeared at Guildford Magistrates ' Court today alongside her then boyfriend Alistair Wayne Bowen , 35 . The pair were jointly charged with causing or allowing the death of a child and causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child . Bowen , wearing a grey hoodie and large silver watch on his wrist , stood next to Lee , who was wearing a navy top , when they appeared together in the dock . Cara Lee-Fanus was rushed to St Peter 's Hospital ( pictured ) in Chertsey , Surrey , but died from a head injury the next day despite the best effort of medical teams . Both looked on as details of the case against them were read out to the court . Presiding magistrate Dr Paul Bishop told the pair : 'These matters are only suitable for the crown court . ' Lee , of Windsor , Berkshire , and Bowen , from Luton , Bedfordshire , were granted bail . Both will appear before a judge at Guildford Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on May 9 . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Kirsty Lee died day after being rushed to hospital in Churtsey , Surrey . Medics found bruises all over her body and burn marks on head , court told . Mother Cara Lee-Fanus and Lee 's ex boyfriend Alistair Wayne Bowen appeared in court today . Jointly charged with causing or allowing death of a child and causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child .