Investigation launched following death of baby in Larkhall
Police have launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of the baby on Friday
Last updated 5th Jun 2022
Police are investigating the death of an eight-month-old baby in South Lanarkshire.
Officers were called to an address in Larkhall on Friday to a report of an unresponsive baby.
Other emergency services also attended, but the infant could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force said inquiries into the circumstances of the death are under way.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Around 10.30am on Friday June 3, officers were called to an address in Larkhall following a report of an unresponsive baby.
"Emergency services also attended, but the eight-month-old could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.
"As with all sudden deaths, a report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal."
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