Gardaí in Waterford are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a young boy aged 6 whose body was found in a car at Dunmore East, County Waterford shortly after midnight this morning, Friday 9th February, 2024.
A woman in her late 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in County Waterford. The body of the deceased has been removed to Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination and the scene is preserved for forensic and technical examination.
The local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist has been notified. The outcome of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation. Gardaí have said "enquiries are ongoing, and further updates will follow."
