Gardaí in Waterford are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a young boy aged 6 whose body was found in a car at Dunmore East, County Waterford shortly after midnight this morning, Friday 9th February, 2024.
A woman in her late 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act,1984 at a Garda Station in County Waterford.
The body of the deceased has been removed to Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The scene is preserved for forensic examination and the local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Results of the post-mortem will determine the course of a Garda investigation.
Enquiries are ongoing, and additional updates will be provided as available.
The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination and the State Pathologist's Office has been informed.
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