Gardai have launched a murder investigation into the death of tragic toddler Santina Cauley.
The two-year-old was found by gardai in a critical condition at an apartment in Cork city on Friday morning.
Following an incident in the early hours, the tot was rushed to Cork University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at approximately 9.20am.
Following the completion of her post mortem by Deputy State Pathologist Dr. Margot Bolster, gardai have now launched a murder investigation.
A garda spokesman said: "The post mortem of an infant girl (2 years) who died at Cork University Hospital yesterday morning 5th July 2019 has been completed by Deputy State Pathologist Dr. Margot Bolster.
"The results will not be released for operational reasons. Gardaí have commenced a murder investigation.
"Gardaí are appealing to any person who was in the Elderwood Apartment complex between 4pm on Thursday 4th July 2019 and 6am Friday 5th July 2019, who has not already spoken to Gardaí to come forward.
"Anyone with information can contact Gardaí at Anglesea Street Station on 021 452 2000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
Cork Beo reports that the apartment at Boreenmanna Road in Cork city remains sealed off as forensic experts examined the scene.
It is understood the girl lived in an apartment at the rear of the Elderwood complex, just a few hundred metres from Cork’s Pairc Ui Rinn.
