The body of Alexander Zurawski was discovered by emergency services at his home in Cwm Du Close, Gendros on 29 August.
His mother, Karolina Zurawska, 41, is accused of killing Alexander Zurawski, and the attempted murder of her 67-year-old father. It is believed that the youngster suffered fatal blood loss from his injuries.
Giving evidence at the opening of the inquest Detective Inspector David Butt of South Wales Police said:
“Officers attended the property after concerns were raised by local residents. Police discovered a six-year-old child with significant injuries to his neck and blood loss. His mother was arrested on suspicion of his murder.”
The inquest also heard a post mortem found the cause of death for Alexander was due to a sharp force injury to the neck area.
The family of Alexander Zurawski declined to attend todays inquest.
The Coroner for Swansea, Aled Wyn Gruffydd adjourned the inquest until the conclusion of criminal proceeding.
No pleas to the charges against her were entered and a provisional date for trial was set for February next year with the next hearing in the case set for September 26 in Swansea.
[Lead image: South Wales Police]
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