07/03/2016

Death Of Baby In Kerry 'Suspicious' – Gardaí

Gardaí are treating the death of a baby boy at an apartment in Co Kerry as suspicious.

It is understood the 11-month-old baby was found at the property by his mother who had returned home after being at work. A man in his 30s who was looking after the baby is currently being treated for injuries at University Hospital Kerry. His condition has been described as serious.

Emergency services attended the scene in Killarney shortly after 6pm on Sunday, 06 March, but the baby was pronounced dead a short time later.

The scene remains sealed off.

(JP/LM)

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