Police investigating sudden death of child in Larne
A post mortem will now be carried out
Police have confirmed a child has died following an incident at a house in County Antrim.
Officers were called to reports of a medical emergency in the Loran Avenue of Larne yesterday afternoon.
This morning (Fri) a police car has been parked outside the house as investigations continue into the sudden death. Forensic officers were also seen at the property yesterday.
A PSNI statement said,” Police remain at the scene of a sudden death in Larne this morning, Friday 10th November. Officers received a report yesterday afternoon, Thursday 9th November of a medical emergency involving a child, at a property in the Loran Avenue area of the town.”
“A child was taken to hospital, but sadly passed away. A post mortem will now be carried out today to determine the cause of death and enquiries remain ongoing.”
“Until a post mortem is completed, we will not know the cause of death and would, therefore, urge people to refrain from speculation in relation to this death.”