Police investigating brutal murder of four-year-old

The police are investigating the brutal murder of a four-year-old in the town of Česká Lípa. The child, who was alone with its mother when the police arrived, died of stab wounds to the neck. The mother was also critically injured. Police suspect she may have killed her child and tried to commit suicide. There were no signs of forced entry into the home. In line with the family’s wishes the police have refused to disclose further details.