A man and two women have been remanded in custody over the death of a 23-month-old child in Co Tyrone. Tavia’s mother, Suzi Augusta Jacinta Da Costa, 21, of Windmill Court, Dungannon, was charged with manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person and child cruelty. Tavia’s aunt Suzana Da Costa, 24, of Windmill Court, Dungannon, was also charged with causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person and child cruelty. The child’s grandmother was said to have told police that she had been “isolated” from Suzi and Tavia since June. The court heard the post-mortem examination showed Tavia’s body was covered in bruises, including to her head and face.

Source: Irish Examiner October 17, 2024 20:00 UTC