A two-year-old girl taken to hospital from an apartment in Cork city earlier today, has died.

Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance at an apartment on Boreenamanna Road this morning and found the toddler with serious injuries.

She was rushed to hospital but died later.

No arrests have been made and Gardaí will carry out a forensic examination as the continue their investigation.

A statement from Gardaí said: “Gardaí were called to an apartment on Boreenamanna Road, Cork City this morning at approximately 5.18am.

“The infant girl was removed with serious injuries to Cork University Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

“An Incident room has been established at Anglesea Street Garda Station. A technical examination of the apartment will be carried out this morning by Crime Scene Examiners from Cork City.

“The Office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post mortem is being arranged. The results of a post mortem which will determine the course of the Garda investigation. No arrest have been made at this time.”