Mother charged following death of 4-year-old son in Hackney

A mother charged with the murder of her four-year-old son in east London has appeared in court.

Police were called to an address in Montague Road, Hackney, on Wednesday night following concerns about the welfare of a child.

Inside, officers found Kobi Macharia Dooly, who had suffered knife injuries, and arrested his 41-year-old mother, Keziah Macharia.

The child was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.

Ms Macharia appeared in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court earlier and she is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on 28 December.

On Thursday, the Met’s Det Ch Supt James Conway said: “This is an extremely distressing incident which will understandably cause shock and disbelief amongst the local community and those who attended the scene.

“We are working with our partners, including Hackney Council and the school community, to ensure support is there for people who need it.”