A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy. The body of Alexander Zurawski was found at a house in Gendros, Swansea, on Thursday morning. On Monday Karolina Zurawska appeared at Swansea Magistrates Court charged with the murder of the child and the attempted murder of a 67-year-old man. Both the offences are said to have happened on Thursday, August 29.
The 41-year-old defendant, of Cwm Du Road, spoke only to confirm her identity during the brief hearing and she was remanded into custody to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday, September 3. Following Alexander’s death, his family released a tribute to him. It read: “Alexander was a very kind child. He loved playing with his little sister and playing with his dog ‘Daisy’. Alexander was always well behaved and never naughty. He was very clever and very mature for his age. He had great understanding of facts. Alexander was always helpful. Always eager to assist with cooking and cleaning. Alexander spoke both English and Polish and would often correct his parents with their English if they got words wrong. He was amazing.”
Bethan Peterson, headteacher of Alexander’s school Whitestone Primary School in West Cross, described him as “a delightful, determined little boy whose tenacity and positive demeanour ensured his success in all he undertook”. This interactive tool allows you to check the latest crime statistics for your area.
The family of six-year-old Alexander Zurawski described him as a “very kind child” who loved playing with his little sister and his dog. Alexander’s school headteacher also shared fond memories of him and described him as a determined little boy. Karolina Zurawska, the woman charged with his murder, appeared in court and was remanded into custody for further hearings. The tragic incident has left the community in shock as they mourn the loss of a young life.