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Domestic adoption ruling

Elsa, third abandoned sibling, adopted

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jan 09, 2026

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Elsa, the youngest of three siblings (Harry, Roman, and Elsa) abandoned in East London over an eight-year period, is set to be adopted. Judge Carol Atkinson ruled that Elsa should remain with her current foster carers, paving the way for her adoption. The United Kingdom — Metropolitan Police has conducted extensive investigations, including DNA profiling and CCTV reviews, but their inquiries to locate the biological parents have been exhausted. Detective Inspector Jamie Humm and Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford have described the case as unprecedented. The siblings will maintain contact through play dates and letters, as arranged by United Kingdom — Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. The BBC and PA Media successfully applied to disclose the familial link between the children.

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Judge Carol Atkinson ruled that Elsa should remain with her current carers, paving the way for her adoption, and described the story as 'quite extraordinary'.
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United Kingdom — Tower Hamlets London Borough Council, represented by Kate Claxton, is involved in the arrangements for the ongoing contact between the siblings.
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Detective Inspector Jamie Humm, the senior investigating officer, described the case as 'wholly unprecedented' and believes the mother is vulnerable.
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Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford stated that the investigation remains unique and that inquiries to identify the biological parents are exhausted.
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The PA Media, along with the BBC, made an application to disclose the familial connection between the siblings.
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