Menu
17/10/2024
Death Of A Child In Dungannon Being Treated As Murder
The sudden death of a 23-month-old child in Dungannon is being investigated as murder.
Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to reports of a child's death in the Windmill Court area of the town on Sunday, 13 October. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
The PSNI's Major Investigation Team have identified the victim as 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa.
Detectives have said that following the results of a post-mortem examination, the child's death is now being investigated as a murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: "My thoughts, and sincere sympathy, are with little Tavia's family members and loved ones whose worlds have been turned upside down.
"Three people, two women and one man, were arrested in connection with the toddler's murder. A 21 year old woman, a 24 year old woman, and a 29 year old man were each arrested on suspicion of murder, and remain in custody at this time."
Detectives are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference 436 of 13/10/24.
Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, who guarantee complete anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to reports of a child's death in the Windmill Court area of the town on Sunday, 13 October. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
The PSNI's Major Investigation Team have identified the victim as 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa.
Detectives have said that following the results of a post-mortem examination, the child's death is now being investigated as a murder.
"Three people, two women and one man, were arrested in connection with the toddler's murder. A 21 year old woman, a 24 year old woman, and a 29 year old man were each arrested on suspicion of murder, and remain in custody at this time."
Detectives are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference 436 of 13/10/24.
Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, who guarantee complete anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 January 2012
More Work Needed To Tackle Child Poverty
According to recent research more needs to be done to get children in Northern Ireland out of Poverty, with the British Government being blamed for the elimination target slipping. The charity Barnardos has revealed that two areas in Northern Ireland have two of the highest rates of child poverty in the UK.
More Work Needed To Tackle Child Poverty
According to recent research more needs to be done to get children in Northern Ireland out of Poverty, with the British Government being blamed for the elimination target slipping. The charity Barnardos has revealed that two areas in Northern Ireland have two of the highest rates of child poverty in the UK.
10 April 2008
New Development In Jennifer Cardy Murder Case
There has been a new development in the unsolved murder case of Northern Ireland schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy. According to reports, detectives who questioned convicted child killer Robert Black about the murder have handed a report to the Public Prosecution Service in Belfast.
New Development In Jennifer Cardy Murder Case
There has been a new development in the unsolved murder case of Northern Ireland schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy. According to reports, detectives who questioned convicted child killer Robert Black about the murder have handed a report to the Public Prosecution Service in Belfast.
28 July 2021
Murder Investigation After Death Of Child In North Belfast
The PSNI have launched a murder investigation following the death of a young child in north Belfast. According to reports, police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) responded to a 999 call reporting an incident at a house on Brompton Park at about 8.16pm on Tuesday 27 July.
Murder Investigation After Death Of Child In North Belfast
The PSNI have launched a murder investigation following the death of a young child in north Belfast. According to reports, police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) responded to a 999 call reporting an incident at a house on Brompton Park at about 8.16pm on Tuesday 27 July.
09 August 2021
Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of A 2-Year-Old Child
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a two-year-old girl. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended an address in Park Avenue in Dungannon on Friday 06 August, where they took the child to hospital. The child died in hospital a short time later.
Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of A 2-Year-Old Child
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a two-year-old girl. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended an address in Park Avenue in Dungannon on Friday 06 August, where they took the child to hospital. The child died in hospital a short time later.
23 February 2015
NI Has Highest Child Abduction Rate In UK
A new report has said Northern Ireland had the highest rate of child abduction and kidnapping in the UK during 2013/14. The figures, which have been compiled by charity Parents and Abducted Children Together (PACT), found that the NI rate is also higher than the national average.
NI Has Highest Child Abduction Rate In UK
A new report has said Northern Ireland had the highest rate of child abduction and kidnapping in the UK during 2013/14. The figures, which have been compiled by charity Parents and Abducted Children Together (PACT), found that the NI rate is also higher than the national average.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy but mainly dry day with just the odd shower. Best chance of any brightness will be across northern and eastern counties. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of rain. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast late in the night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
