A 35-year-old girl has been charged with homicide following the demise of a five-year-old boy in Essex.

Lincoln Button died on 15 December following an incident in Windstar Drive, South Ockendon, on Sunday, 15 December, Essex Police stated.

Police had been referred to as to the scene following experiences of great issues for the welfare of a kid and a girl, and officers labored alongside paramedics in an try to save lots of Lincoln.

A lady was taken to hospital for therapy following the incident. Her situation has since improved, and she or he has been questioned by police, in accordance with the drive.

Claire Button, 35, of Windstar Drive, South Ockendon, has been charged with homicide, Essex Police stated.

She is because of seem at Southend Magistrates’ Courtroom on Monday.

Detective chief inspector Alan Blakesley described the case as an “immensely complicated investigation”.

“It has taken an enormous quantity of labor and dedication from the investigative staff to succeed in this stage in our investigation and I might proceed to name upon the general public to chorus from speculating in regards to the circumstances round this case,” he stated.

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Lincoln’s household paid tribute to him, saying: “Hyperlink was a cherished, liked, candy, lovely younger soul who was adored by all and will likely be sorely missed every single day.”

Lincoln was a 12 months 1 pupil at Bonnygate Main Faculty in South Ockendon, which is a part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Belief.

In an announcement, the college described him as a “cheeky, smiley, comfortable boy who was liked fondly by our Bonnygate household”.

“His love for college, laughter and cuddles will likely be remembered and missed dearly,” the college stated.

“The college’s precedence is to help these throughout the group who need assistance to return to phrases with this tragic loss.”