Juje Posted February 17, 2010 Mother questioned over suspected 'acid poisoning' of three year old daughter Wednesday, February 17, 2010 By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent A mother has been arrested on suspicion of murder after her daughter died of suspected acid poisoning. Specialist officers wearing gas masks and protective radiation suits were called to a house in Birmingham after the discovery of the three-year-old’s body. Neighbours have claimed she may have inhaled or consumed an unidentified corrosive chemical, possibly stored in a vat. One claimed that a police community support officer had told her that the child had been “burned” by acid. Detectives were said to be questioning the mother, who is in her twenties, about what chemical it was and how and why she possessed it. Police had to break down the door to get access to the property in the Erdington district of the city on Saturday. They discovered the body of the unnamed three-year-old girl upstairs. A post mortem examination was unable to determine the cause of death. Further toxicology and forensic tests were taking place yesterday as well as tests on the hazardous substance found inside the property. Kevin Tyler, 29, who lives on the road, said: “The police came round and were asking if there were any chemicals or corrosive substances at the back of the house. As I understand it the child has consumed or inhaled some kind of corrosive substance.” Residents said that a “respectable, nice couple”, thought to be from Somalia or Ethiopia, had lived at the home for the past six months. They had a black Audi soft-top car and looked like they were young professionals. Police have refused to discuss any of the neighbours’ claims or the circumstances of the child’s death, nor would they confirm the discovery of a chemical substance. Officers said nobody else had been arrested and stressed that no one had yet been charged. Source: Telegraph.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juje Posted February 17, 2010 Mother charged over death of three year-old linked to acid Iman Omar Yousef, 24, was charged last night with killing Alia Ahmed Jama, whose body was discovered at an address in Erdington, Birmingham, on Saturday. A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said Yousef would appear before magistrates in Sutton Coldfield later today. The spokeswoman said officers were still attempting to establish the exact nature of the dangerous substance found at the property in Milverton Road, Erdington. The spokeswoman added: "Extensive medical and forensic testing is continuing today to ascertain what the substance is and whether it caused or contributed to Alia's death. "The investigation continues apace today. "Detectives, forensic experts and local officers continue their quest to find out what happened to this little girl." Yousef was arrested after the youngster's body was discovered at about 5.30pm on Saturday. A post-mortem failed to ascertain the cause of Alia's death and officers are now awaiting the results of toxicological and forensic tests. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara. Posted February 17, 2010 It sounds like a tragic accident. Why the assumption of foul play? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted February 17, 2010 she is on 5 news charged with murder either she is very young somali girl or non somali black lady. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted February 17, 2010 Inna lillah waa inna illahi rajcun..sounds like a tragic accident [allahu ya calam]. ..just throwing the spanners here,miyaad aragteen some Somali women,iyaguu baa chemical kuluul ismariyaan,perhaps the child consumed it. Nevertheless,a tragic situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted February 17, 2010 it is, i hope she gets help if it was accidental etc. she seemed bewildred according to neighbours they were devoted couple and the child was happy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted February 17, 2010 ^Lets hope she finds herself a good lawyer,I know a lady serving 8yrs for apparently neglecting her child - The child fell down the stairs,and broke its neck.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paragon Posted February 17, 2010 Waa nasiib darro, Walle. I don't know the particulars of this case as investigations are still on-going, but sideey tahayba Allaha sahlo umuuraha. It isn't an easy thing to deal with. Unfortunately there are many Somali families facing charges that involves their children. Waa wax laga naxo. This case is public laakiin cases badanoo argagax kugu ridaya ayaa jira oon cidna ka war qabin where the kids and parents end up. Allaha u sahlo Illaahbaa xaqiiqda naga oge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted February 17, 2010 true paragon, i heard one where a child ended up disabled for life cause the mother went to wedding and chained him on top half of a punkbed. he fell off, dangled and sustained severe brain injury. hada ayeeyadii baa heysata and the lady very well known in aroos circles 9 months baa lagu xukumay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted February 17, 2010 Oh my, this is terrible. May Allah (SWT)protect our children. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted February 17, 2010 Originally posted by Juxa: she is on 5 news charged with murder either she is very young somali girl or non somali black lady. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paragon Posted February 17, 2010 juxa, inaa lillaah. Islaantu inteey tamashlayn iyo jaan-ka-ciyaar ku maqnayd ayuu saqiirkeedi nabaradii gaarey la gagabayey! Islaantaa waxbaa haysta, iyada iyo cuquba yaa u kala garnaqi doona talow. Anigu, I never thought the plight of an 8 months old would leave me in a state of emotional agony when a court was shown the x-rays of all of baby X's bruises - totalling 8 (3 broken rips, 1 broken colar bone, a brain haemorrhage, skin injuries and etc)... Apparently labadii dashaybaa is dagaaley markaasaa cunuga sidii dhagax la isku tuurey according the prosecution. I could not believe it, I refused to believe actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bint hamid Posted February 17, 2010 Originally posted by General Duke: Oh my, this is terrible. May Allah (SWT)protect our children. ameen.. inna lillah wa illeyHi rajcuun.. this is so sad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper Posted February 17, 2010 Originally posted by NGONGE: The look on her face is heartbreaking and I can't believe the officer in the front is smirking like that, what a cow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubacka Posted February 17, 2010 ^ that's all I could look at too. Hardly the tiimet o share a joke. :mad: May Allah make it easy for her, this is the stuff of nightmares, not only losing your young child but being held as a suspect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
