A mother has been charged with murdering her five-year-old daughter after police were called to a ‘bloodbath’ in a London home.
Sutha Sivanantham, 35, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Friday by video-link following Sayagi Sivanantham’s death in Mitcham.
The child was found ‘lifeless’ by devastated neighbours at her home on June 30 with Sutha.
They had rushed to the flat when they heard screaming and said they found a ‘big bread knife’ at the scene.
Locals spoke of their shock after the pair were flown to hospital following the incident in Monarch Parade.
The child was pronounced dead shortly after arriving while the woman was in a critical condition after undergoing a five-hour operation.
Detective Chief Inspector Justin Howick said at the time: ‘This is a tragic incident and we are working very hard to fully understand what has happened.
‘Whilst I know the effects of this incident will, understandably, shock and sadden the local community, please be reassured that we are not seeking anyone else in connection with Sayagi’s death and there is no cause for the community to be fearful or alarmed.
‘I would like to hear from anyone who feels they may have information that could assist our investigation.’
NHS worker and neighbour Elsa Gonzales, 47, described hearing screaming and crying coming from the property, where the family from Sri Lanka lived.
When she arrived with her sister – Riza Marfilla, 55 – she discovered the woman wearing only her underwear.
She said: “I went next door and saw the lady on the floor covered in blood. She had what looked like a knife wound in her stomach.”
