Zakari Bennett-Eko: Man charged with murder of river death baby
Zakari William Bennett-Eko died after being pulled out of the River Irwell in Radcliffe
A father has been charged with the murder of his 11-month-old son, who died after being pulled out of a river in Greater Manchester. Zakari William Bennett-Eko died in hospital after rescuers were called to the River Irwell in Radcliffe, Bury, on Wednesday.He will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Police believe a"significant number of witnesses" were in the area around Blackburn Street at about 16:25 BST.Image captionTributes have been left on a bridge across the river, while Zakari's"devastated" relatives have paid tribute to him.Related Topics
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