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Couple Charged with Murdering Three-Month-Old Son in London

2/23/2026

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In London, Dounia Chetaouat (32) and Abdelkader Essid (44) are charged with murdering their three-month-old son after a January 30 North Finchley incident.
Paramedics provided first aid and transported the infant to hospital, where he died despite efforts to save him.
The couple were initially arrested for assault.
They appeared in court on February 2 and remain in custody.
Detectives are appealing for information to aid the inquiry.

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Story summary

In London, Dounia Chetaouat (32) and Abdelkader Essid (44) are charged with murdering their three-month-old son after a January 30 North Finchley incident.
Paramedics provided first aid and transported the infant to hospital, where he died despite efforts to save him.
The couple were initially arrested for assault.
They appeared in court on February 2 and remain in custody.
Detectives are appealing for information to aid the inquiry.