Body of six-year-old boy found in car

Gardaí are investigating the death of a six-year-old boy whose body was found in a car in Co Waterford.

The discovery was made shortly before midnight.

A woman in her 30s was arrested near the scene in Dunmore East and is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a police station in Co Waterford.

The boy’s body was 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 have been notified.

Gardaí said inquiries are ongoing and the results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation.

A statement from An Garda Síochána said: "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 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.

"Enquiries are ongoing, and further updates will follow."