Ginger Spice Says Her Child Was Abused

The Associated Press
Sunday, September 3, 2006; 8:36 PM

LONDON -- Geri Halliwell has complained to police that her 3-month-old daughter was physically abused, the singer's assistant said.

The singer's complaint was about "an incident concerning her daughter Bluebell whilst in the care of a temporary member of staff," Antony Read said Saturday. Halliwell made the complaint at a London police station Aug. 18, Read said.


Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell arrives for the traditional Opera Ball on Feb. 3, 2005 at Vienna's State Opera. (AP Photo/Rudi Blaha, File)
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell arrives for the traditional Opera Ball on Feb. 3, 2005 at Vienna's State Opera. (AP Photo/Rudi Blaha, File) (Rudi Blaha - AP)

"Bluebell is now happy and well, and there are no further concerns for her welfare," he added in a statement.

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed the force was investigating an allegation of physical abuse involving a 3-month-old. No one has been arrested.

Halliwell _ Ginger Spice of '90s "girl power" group the Spice Girls _ gave birth to Bluebell Madonna, her first child, in May.


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