A woman has been arrested as part of a murder investigation launched following the death of a child in Belfast.
It follows an incident in the Ardoyne area in the north of the city on Tuesday evening, where two young children were found with serious injuries.
A second child is understood to be in hospital being treated for injuries sustained in the same incident
Ambulance crews had earlier taken the two children to hospital following what is understood to have been a domestic stabbing incident in Brompton Park.
Police later confirmed that a child had died.
“Police have commenced a murder investigation following the death of a child in the Brompton Park area of north Belfast this evening and made one arrest in relation to this,” said a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesman.
“The investigation is at an early stage and further information will be provided in due course.”
SDLP Councillor in the area, Paul McCusker, said the district has been left stunned by the incident.
He said: “Terribly sad news tonight in Ardoyne.
“Police are continuing their investigations of what happened in Brompton Park.
“We now need to give them time to do this without speculating."
“Thanks to those who helped tonight.”
People Before Profit councillor Fiona Ferguson added: “Devastating news from Ardoyne. All my thoughts are with the family involved and the community who are in a state of shock.
"Few situations are as difficult as this and local support is paramount. Would appeal for people to refrain from public speculation in respect for all involved.”
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