Murder investigation launched following death of toddler in Co. Tyrone
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a young girl in Co. Tyrone. Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa, who was just 23 months old, died suddenly in Dungannon at the weekend. Police investigating the toddler's death have now arrested two women, aged 21 and 24, and a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder. "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," said Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly. "Sadly, Tavia, who was just weeks away from her second birthday, was pronounced dead at the scene. Tavia was just weeks away from her second birthday (Image: via PSNI) "Following the results of a post-mortem examination, I can now confirm that I am treating her death as a murder. "My thoughts, and sincere sympathy, are with little Tavia's family members and loved ones whose worlds have been turned upside down." Detective Chief Inspector Kelly continued: "Three…
16 Oct 00:00 · The Irish Post