Two charged with murder following death of three-year-old boy in London

Two people have been charged with murder after police opened an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy.

Police were called to a hospital on 3 January after concerns were raised over the child - Isiayah Henry, from Woolwich, southeast London - who had been admitted with what have been described as "serious injuries".

He died on 19 January despite the "best efforts of medical staff", police said.

After initial enquiries, police began a safeguarding and criminal investigation.

Tanisha Henry, 28, of Woolwich, and Mikael Williams, 30, of Southwark, will next appear at Woolwich Crown Court on 22 April.

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They have also been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child.

Isiayah's family have been informed and continue to receive support from specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said.

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