Three young children died as a result of knife wounds
Police at the scene in Blaise Walk, in Sea Mills(Image: PA)
A 43-year-old woman is due in court to face three charges of murder following the deaths of her young children at their home in Sea Mills.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised Yasmeen Ali, who is in the care of mental health services, be charged with three counts of murder.
She will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16).
Police were called to a property on Blaise Walk during the early hours of the morning on Sunday, February 18, 2024, after a 999 call.
Inside the property, police officers found the bodies of seven-year-old Fares Bash, three-year-old Joury Bash and nine-month-old Mohammed Bash.
Post-mortem examinations were carried out and all three children were found to have died from knife injuries.
Chief inspector Keith Smith said: “This has been an extremely complex and highly sensitive investigation, resulting in charges being authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service.
“We know this incident has had a devastating impact on the children’s loved ones, those close to the family, as well as the wider Sea Mills community – a community which has shown remarkable resilience and kindness over the past 19 months. Our Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available to speak to anyone who has worries or concerns as a result of this latest development.
“It’s vitally important we allow the court process to continue unhindered and we’d respectfully ask people to refrain from speculation and consider the impact of commentary on those who are continuing to mourn the tragic loss of three children.”
Andrew Pritchard, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Yasmeen Ali for three counts of murder, following a police investigation into the deaths of her three children.
“I have decided that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.
“We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and she has a right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”