A woman has been arrested after the body of a 6-year-old boy was discovered in a car in County Waterford in the early hours of this morning.
A Garda spokesperson told Gript, “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. The scene is preserved for forensic examination and the local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.”
Gardaí say results of the post-mortem on the child will determine the course of their investigation.
“Enquiries are ongoing, and additional updates will be provided as available.” they said.