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Police investigating death of child in west Belfast

Pacemaker A yellow and blue police car is parked on the side of the road in front of a red brick apartment block.Pacemaker
Police remain at the scene

The PSNI are examining the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a child.

They are investigating the death at a property on the Springfield Road in west Belfast on Thursday.

In a statement, the PSNI said a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

Paul Maskey, the Member of Parliament for the area, has described the case as "absolutely heartbreaking and tragic".