Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa
Three people have been charged following the death of a child in Co Tyrone, the PSNI has confirmed.
It comes after a murder investigation was launched into the death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon.
The little girl’s body was found in the Windmill Court area of the town on Sunday 13 October.
According to police, a 29-year-old man has been charged with murder and cruelty to children.
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.
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 before Strabane Magistrates Court later today.
As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Tavia Michaela was due to turn two later this month.
PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Police, along with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, responded to the report of the sudden death of a child in the Windmill Court area of the town on Sunday morning, October 13.
“Sadly, Tavia, who was just weeks away from her second birthday, was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Reacting to news of the little girl’s death, Roy Setiawan, chair of the Timorese Association Inclusive Support, said the community was “heartbroken”.
He told the BBC: “It’s just a shock to the whole community, the East Timorese community, but also it’s disturbing for the whole community of Dungannon.”
