Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of baby

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 2-year-old baby girl died in hospital.

The child wasadmitted after an ambulance was called to a house in Park Avenue in Dungannon yesterday afternoon.

The man remains in Police custody, and a port-mortem is due to be carried out on the baby.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: "The child was admitted to hospital yesterday afternoon (Friday, 6th August) after Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended an address in Park Avenue in Dungannon. The child later died in hospital.

"As part of our investigation, we have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of murder, and he remains in custody this morning.

"A post mortem will be conducted to establish the cause of the child's death.

"Our thoughts are with the child’s family, which is being supported by Family Liaison Officers.

"We will update you in due course but, at this time, there are no further details."