Parveen Rafiq closed her hands around the neck of her youngest daughter, Zeenat, and squeezed and squeezed until the girl was almost dead.

The level of state supports for the family of toddler Hassan Khan are set to be investigated following his shocking death.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said the level of state supports for the family of toddler Hassan Khan are likely to be investigated following his shocking death.

"I remember her as a little child in my garden, she played together with my kids. And this is what was ahead. It’s heartbreaking."