Police at the scene in Brompton Park, Belfast
(Picture: PA)A baby boy who was stabbed to death in Belfast has been named by police as eight-week-old Liam O’Keefe.
His sister was injured in the same stabbing incident at Brompton Park on Tuesday evening at around 8pm and remains in hospital.
A woman was arrested on suspicion of baby Liam’s murder and his sister’s attempted murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Millar said: “A 29-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder has now been released from hospital and transferred to police custody for questioning.
“The other young child injured during this incident remains in hospital where her condition is described as stable.
“I would like to thank the local community for their unwavering support and patience while we continue our investigation into the tragic events of Tuesday evening and I continue to ask that anyone who has any information to contact us .”
It is understood the children’s father was working in Liverpool, England, when the attack happened and he has travelled back to Northern Ireland.
It is understood the children’s father was in England when the attack happened and he has travelled back to Northern Ireland.
Floral tributes and teddies have been left outside the family’s home.
A post-mortem examination on the boy is set to take place on Thursday.
The arrested woman was taken to hospital by police after the incident for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries.
She has since been released and is being questioned in custody. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting reference number 1787 of 27/07/21.
