Murder charges against woman after deaths of three children

A woman has been charged with the murder of three young children in a devastating attack which rocked a close-knit Bristol community.

It has been nearly 20 months since the bodies of Fares Bash, seven, Joury Bash, three, and Mohammed Bash, nine months, were found at their home in Sea Mills on February 18 2024.

Now, three charges of murder have been authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service for 43-year-old Yasmeen Ali, who remains in the care of the mental health services.

Police described the investigation as “extremely complex and highly sensitive” as they announced that Ali will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.

Communities across Bristol came together in a vigil for the three young children who tragically lost their lives in Sea Mills – photo: Mia Vines Booth

In the days that followed the tragedy on Blaise Walk, hundreds of people attended a vigil in memory of the three siblings.

Fores, Joury and Mohammed lost their lives from knife wounds.

Earlier that month, Avon and Somerset police said that a 42-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of murder.

She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries while in custody under the Mental Health Act.

After the incident, the force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior contact, but the watchdog stated that no investigation was required.

Murder charges have been authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service following the deaths of three children in Sea Mills, Bristol last year.

Yasmeen Ali, who remains in the care of mental health services, will appear at court at a date to be confirmed.https://t.co/DyBjyg0VN4

— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) September 29, 2025

Chief inspector of Avon & Somerset Police Keith Smith said: “We know this incident has had a devastating impact on the children’s loved ones, those close to the family, as well as the wider Sea Mills community – a community which has shown remarkable resilience and kindness over the past 19 months.

“Our neighbourhood policing team will be available to speak to anyone who has worries or concerns as a result of this latest development.

“It’s vitally important we allow the court process to continue unhindered and we’d respectfully ask people to refrain from speculation and consider the impact of commentary on those who are continuing to mourn the tragic loss of three children.”

Andrew Pritchard, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Yasmeen Ali for three counts of murder, following a police investigation into the deaths of her three children.

“I have decided that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.

“We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and she has a right to a fair trial.

“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Main photo: Betty Woolerton