Man and woman charged with murder after toddler dies in hospital
Two people have been charged with murder after a ‘seriously injured’ boy was admitted to hospital and later died from his injuries.
London’s Met Police launched an investigation after a three-year-old boy was admitted to hospital on Saturday, January 3 with severe injuries.
Police said they later launched a safeguarding and criminal investigation. Despite efforts of medical staff, the youngster died on Monday, January 19th.
They have named him as Isiayah Henry from Woolwich.
A spokesperson from the Met said: ‘Enquiries have been ongoing within the Met’s Specialist Crime Command. On Friday, 20 February, two people were charged with murder and causing/allowing the death of a child in connection with Isiayah’s death following an appearance at Woolwich Crown Court.’
Tanisha Henry, 28, of Woolwich and Mikael Williams, of Walworth, will next appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday, 22 April.
The Met added that Isiayah’s family have been informed and continue to receive support from specialist officers.
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