Post mortem to take place on baby boy killed in suspected north Belfast stabbing incident

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A post mortem is due to be carried out today (Thursday) on a baby boy who died in a suspected stabbing incident at a house in north Belfast on Tuesday evening.

A 29-year-old woman remains under arrest on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident.

The boy’s young sister is in intensive care after she was injured in the same incident at Brompton Park in the Ardoyne area.

It is understood the children’s father was in England when the attack happened and he has travelled back to Northern Ireland.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place later today.

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Update on the murder investigation following the death of a baby in Brompton Park, north Belfast, last night.

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It is understood the arrested woman was taken to hospital by police after the incident for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries. She is also being held on suspicion of the attempted murder of the girl.

MP for the area John Finucane said the local community had been left stunned by what is understood to have been a domestic stabbing.

Police remain at the scene in Ardoyne

Detective Chief Inspector Millar from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s major investigation team said: “Police were called to the house shortly after 8pm and discovered the injured baby and another injured child in the house.

“Despite the efforts of the emergency services the baby was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“The other young child was taken to hospital and remains in intensive care.

“A 29-year-old woman who was also in the house has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody at this time.

“Our thoughts are with the baby’s family, who are being supported by family liaison officers.”

In an update on Wednesday evening, he added: “Our investigation into last night’s tragic events is progressing and I am keen to thank the local community for their ongoing support.

“A post-mortem is expected to take place tomorrow.”