Police send message to community after Doncaster toddler murdered days after second birthday

Detectives investigating a murder in Doncaster are appealing for information to help them piece together the circumstances surrounding the death.

By Claire Lewis

Published 16th Jan 2020, 08:49 BST

Updated 22nd Jan 2020, 10:27 BST

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Keigan Ronnie O’Brien, aged two, died on Thursday, January 9 and a post mortem examination revealed the cause of death to be head injuries.

The tragic tot was admitted to hospital the day before after he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Bosworth Road, Adwick.

His mum, Sarah O’Brien, 32 and her partner, Martin Currie, 36, have both been accused of murder and are remanded in custody ahead of their case being heard at court.

Keigan O'Brien, aged two, died of head injuries

An online portal has been set up to make it easier for members of the public to pass on information which they feel may be of interest to the police.

Click HERE to access it.

Information can also be passed on by calling South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.