Police have launched an investigation into the death of a baby at a house in South Lanarkshire.
Officers were called to a home in Larkhall shortly after 10.30am on Friday, June 3 following reports a child had become “unresponsive”.
Emergency services colleagues also attended, but the eight-month-old could not be resuscitated.
An initial probe is now underway, Police Scotland said.
A spokesperson confirmed officers attended the incident, but stressed enquiries were at an early stage.
They added: “Around 10.30am on Friday, June 3, officers were called to an address in Larkhall following a report of an unresponsive baby.
“Emergency services also attended, but the eight-month-old could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.
“As with all sudden deaths, a report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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