A mother has pleaded guilty to killing her two-year-old son last year while suffering from “psychosis”.

Natalie Steele, 32, who appeared via video link from a psychiatric unit, admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility.

Her son Reid Steele died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on 12 August after being submerged in water at his home in Bridgend.

Steele had previously denied his murder.

Cardiff Crown Court heard that at the time “she was suffering from a psychosis and psychotic depression”.

Michael Jones QC, prosecuting, said he accepted the plea after receiving reports from two psychiatrists into Steele’s mental health.

Judge Michael Fitton QC said he agreed with the prosecution’s position and set a sentencing hearing for 3 May.

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“I entirely support the view taken,” he said.

“I make it clear I have seen the reports prepared by both experts, for each of whom I have the highest regard and who deal comprehensively with the tragic circumstances behind the commission of the offence.

“The nature and extent of her illness is obvious to anyone who has begun to read those reports.”

Steele, from Bridgend, was remanded in custody until sentencing.

The judge told her: “I have read the reports and I understand why the prosecution have accepted the plea of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

“There is a lot of work for you with the psychiatrists and I would urge you to fully co-operate.”

Paying tribute last year, Reid’s family described him as a “super-happy, gorgeous, wonderful and intelligent” child.

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