Investigation launched into death of Waterford baby

Gardaí in Waterford have questioned a number of people in connection with the death of a four-week-old boy in Waterford Regional Hospital earlier this week.

Investigation launched into death of Waterford baby

Gardaí in Waterford have questioned a number of people in connection with the death of a four-week-old boy in Waterford Regional Hospital earlier this week.

The child, who has Nigerian parents, died after being rushed to the hospital on Sunday night.

Reports today said a man had apparently attempted to carry out a circumcision on the child.

Gardaí were alerted to the case by staff at the hospital on Monday morning.

A post mortem was carried on the baby's body, but the results were inconclusive.

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