Two people have been charged with murder as police investigate the death of a three-year-old boy in Woolwich, southeast London.

Police were called to a hospital on Saturday, 3 January following concerns around the child – Isiayah Henry, from Woolwich – who had been admitted with serious injuries.

He died on Monday, 19 January, despite what police describe as the “best efforts of medical staff”.

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

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