Boy, 6, ‘murdered by mum’ was found in pool of blood at home after suffering ‘significant’ neck injury, inquest told
A YOUNG boy suffered a “significant” neck injury after he was allegedly murdered by his mum, an inquest heard.
Alexander Zurawski was discovered in a pool of blood at the family home in Swansea, Wales, on August 29.
His mum Karolina Zurawska, 41, has been charged with murdering her son and attacking her dad Krzysztof Siwi, 67, on the same day.
An inquest heard police were called to the home by worried neighbours.
Detective Inspector David Butt told the court: “Officers discovered a young boy of six years of age with a significant injury to the neck and having suffered blood loss.”
A post mortem gave a provisional cause of death as a “complex sharp force injury to the neck area.”
The inquest was adjourned to a date to be fixed while criminal proceedings are ongoing.
Zurawska was previously remanded into custody after appearing at Swansea Crown Court.
She has entered no pleas, with a further hearing scheduled for September 26.
South Wales Police confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the horror.
Tributes have flooded in for Alexander, including from Whitestone Primary School where he was a pupil.
Headteacher Bethan Peterson said: “We’re devastated to learn of the tragic death of Alexander. Alexander was a delightful, determined little boy whose tenacity and positive demeanour ensured his success in all he undertook.
“He was an extremely loved and popular boy amongst his peers, staff and with all who knew him. He will be sadly missed.
“Appropriate support will be made available to children, staff and all those within our school community who are affected. We would ask that our school community’s privacy be respected at this difficult time.”
The youngster’s family also paid tribute to the “very kind child” who enjoyed playing with his little sister and dog Daisy.
His loved ones added: “Alexander was always well behaved and never naughty.
“He was very clever and very mature for his age. He had great understanding of facts.
“Alexander was always helpful. Always eager to assist with cooking and cleaning.
“Alexander spoke both English and Polish and would often correct his parents with their English if they got words wrong.