Police launch investigation into death of eight-month-old baby

A probe into the circumstances surrounding the youngster's death is underway following the incident on Friday.

Police launch investigation into death of eight-month-old baby in Larkhall in South Lanarkshire iStock

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.”