An investigation is underway after the death of a child in Co Donegal.
It is understood the nine-year-old was found unresponsive in a house in the St Johnston area on Monday night, June 14, and was then pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The young boy's remains were removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem will be carried out.
The child's identity has not been released by gardai, the Irish Mirror reports.
A Garda spokesperson said "Gardaí received a report of the death of male child, 9 years, that occurred at a house in the St. Johnston area of Donegal on 14/06/2021.
"The child was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive.
"He has been removed to Letterkenny Hospital where a post mortem will take place, the results of which will determine the course of any further investigation."
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