Gardaí are appealing for information following the sudden and unexplained death of an 11-month-old baby boy at an apartment complex in Killarney, Co. Kerry on the 6th March, 2016.

The discovery was made shortly before 6pm when Gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident at an apartment complex on Upper High Street, Killarney. The baby was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel but pronounced dead a short time later. A male aged in his 30s with serious injuries was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry, where he is continuing to receive treatment. The Assistant State Pathologist, Dr. Bolster, carried out a preliminary examination at the scene.

A case conference involving investigating Gardaí was held this morning, an incident room established at Killarney Garda Station and a Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed in the case. Members from the Garda Technical Bureau are continuing to examine the scene and the baby's body has now been removed to University Hospital Kerry where a post-mortem examination will take place. The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. They are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Park Place Apartments between 1pm and 6pm yesterday evening (6/3/2016) to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.