08/07/2019

Murder Probe Launched After Toddler Dies In Cork

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the death of a two-year-old girl in Cork.

The toddler was found with serious injuries at an apartment on the Boreenmanna Road early on Friday morning, 05 July.

The alarm was raised at around 5.20am and the child was taken to Cork University Hospital where she later died. Gardaí have confirmed the death is being treated as suspicious.

Officers carried out door-to-door enquiries in the Elderwood Park apartment complex following the incident and flowers have been left at the scene.

No arrests have been made at this time.



(JG/CM)

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