GARDAÍ INVESTIGATING THE death of a four-year boy in Limerick have arrested a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s on suspicion of murder.

The child suffered fatal injuries at a house in Rathbane in Limerick city on Saturday 13 March.

The boy was initially rushed by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, and then transferred to Cork University Hospital. He was later taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital after his condition worsened.

He died at the Dublin hospital on Tuesday 16 March.

The man and the woman are currently detained at Garda Stations in Limerick city under Section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Comments are closed for legal reasons.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder of four-year-old boy in Limerick

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.