An investigation is underway in Co Longford following the tragic death of a newborn baby who was found unresponsive at home. Gardaí were alerted by paramedics who noticed a possible head injury on the infant. The home was sealed for technical examination, and authorities are probing all circumstances of the incident. Parents are reportedly cooperating fully with the investigation, providing detailed statements. The baby's body has been sent to Crumlin Children's Hospital for a post-mortem examination, critical for understanding the cause of death and guiding further investigative actions.
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby at a residential property in Co Longford this morning, Sunday, January 26, 2025.
Earlier an emergency call had been made from the household after the baby was found unresponsive.
The deceased baby has been removed to the mortuary at Crumlin Children's Hospital where a post-mortem is due to take place tomorrow, Monday, January 27, 2025.
Sources said the parents of the baby have been fully co-operative with the garda investigation and have provided investigators with detailed statements.
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