Boy, 3, dies in Woolwich after being rushed to hospital; two charged

Isiayah Henry, aged three, died on 19 January after being admitted to hospital with serious injuries on 3 January; the Metropolitan Police say two people have been charged with murder as part of an ongoing investigation.

A three-year-old boy from Woolwich was admitted to hospital on 3 January with serious injuries, and later died on 19 January. The Metropolitan Police say concerns raised by hospital staff led to a safeguarding and criminal investigation. The police have announced that two people have been charged with murder in connection with the case. Officials have named the child as Isiayah Henry of Woolwich. Known details: - Police were called to hospital on 3 January after concerns about a three-year-old who had been admitted with serious injuries. - The child, named by police as Isiayah Henry, died on 19 January. - The Metropolitan Police say two people have been charged with murder as part of the ongoing investigation. - Officers launched a safeguarding and criminal investigation; further procedural timings were not stated by the police. Summary: The case prompted a safeguarding and criminal investigation and has resulted in two people being charged with murder. Undetermined at this time.