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Dungannon

Three people charged in relation to the murder of toddler Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa

All three are due to appear at Strabane Magistrates Court today.

THREE PEOPLE HAVE been charged in relation to the murder of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa, who was found dead at the Windmill Court area of Dungannon last Sunday.

A 29-year-old-man has been charged with murder and cruelty to children as part of the investigation. 

At the same time, a 21-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person and cruelty to children and a 24-year-old woman has been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person and cruelty to children.

All three are due to appear at Strabane Magistrates Court today. 

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, a PSNI spokesperson said.

 

 

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