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

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.

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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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