“A giggly and happy little boy” Father of Tobias-John Doyle pays tribute

The father of a 21-month-old boy who died in December 2023 has paid tribute to him describing him as “a giggly and happy little boy who put a smile on everyone’s face.”

Tobias-John Doyle sadly died in hospital on 2 December 2023 after being taken to hospital on 29 November 2023 from an address in Mulberry Avenue, Leicester.

Tobias-John Doyle

Speaking today, Tobias’ dad Simon Doyle said: “Tobias was my best friend. He was a giggly, happy little boy who put a smile on everyone’s face. He had the most beautiful chubby cheeks and curly hair and he absolutely loved dinosaurs. We love him and miss him so much.”

Omiel Gordon, 35, of Butterwick Drive, Leicester, and Shalom Morgan, 23, of Morledge Street, Leicester, have today (Monday) both been charged with the murder of Tobias-John Doyle.

They have also both been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child and with child cruelty.

They both appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court this afternoon (Monday) where they were remanded into custody to appear at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday (29 April).

Further information can be found here - Man and woman charged with murder of boy | Leicestershire Police