The family of a ‘murdered’ toddler have released an emotional tribute to their little girl, who died after being rushed to the hospital last weekend.

Isabelle Rose Welsh, 2, who loved dancing and was ‘always full of smiles’, died after being taken to the hospital following reports of concerns for her welfare.

Cleveland Police rushed to Hartington Close, in Thornaby, at about 4.20pm on September 13, where they arrested Alexandra Walker, 25, and Harrison Simpson, 21, on suspicion of Isabelle’s murder.

Walker has been charged with murder and causing the death of a child. Simpson, also of Hartington Close, is charged with murder, rape and causing the death of a child.

The defendants appeared via video link from prison at Teesside Crown Court on Friday, and a plea hearing has been set for N

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