A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy, allegedly murdered by his mother, died from a “significant neck injury”, an inquest in Swansea has revealed.
The body of young Alexander Zurawski was found at a residence on Cwm Du Close, in the Gendros area of Swansea, on 29 August. The inquest into his death was opened on Wednesday at the Guildhall in Swansea by Assistant Coroner Aled Gruffydd.
Detective Inspector David Butt, from South Wales Police’s Major Crime Investigations Team, provided evidence during the hearing. He stated that emergency services had been alerted by concerned local residents. Upon arrival, paramedics and police officers discovered the boy with a “significant injury to the neck” and suffering from substantial blood loss. A post-mortem examination concluded that the provisional cause of death was a “complex sharp force injury to the neck area”.
The inquest has been adjourned due to ongoing legal proceedings against the boy’s mother, Karolina Zurawska. She has been charged with the murder of her son, as well as the attempted murder of her 67-year-old father, Krzysztof Siwi. Zurawska made an initial appearance at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on 2 September, followed by a videolink appearance at Swansea Crown Court on 3 September. No pleas have been entered at this stage, and the trial has been provisionally scheduled for February next year. The next court hearing is set for 26 September.
In the wake of Alexander’s tragic death, his family paid tribute to the young boy, describing him as a “very kind child” who was fond of playing with his little sister and their dog, Daisy. They said: “Alexander was always well-behaved and never naughty. He was very clever and mature for his age, with a great understanding of facts. He was always eager to help with cooking and cleaning, and he spoke both English and Polish, often correcting his parents’ English when necessary. He was amazing.”
Assistant Coroner Mr Gruffydd concluded the inquest hearing by stating: “I open the inquest into the death of Alexander Zurawski and adjourn the matter until a time where the criminal investigation has run its course.” No date for the conclusion of the inquest has been set.
Further updates are expected as the legal proceedings continue.
