'Every parent's worst nightmare' - Community in total shock as police investigate sudden death of child in Belfast

The tragic incident took place on the Springfield Road in West Belfast on Thursday night, October 10, with police saying there are 'no further details' at this stage

Tragic news from West Belfast as the PSNI probe the sudden death of a child on Springfield Road. Cops were called out to the scene on Thursday night, October 10, with an investigation now underway into the heart-breaking incident.

Confirming the news, a PSNI spokesperson shared: "Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a child at a property on Springfield Road in West Belfast on Thursday 10 October."

They added that a postmortem is expected soon: "A postmortem examination will be carried out in due course."

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At the moment, details remain sparse: "There are no further details."

In reaction to the tragic news, Councillor Paul Doherty took to social media: "Really tragic news of the sudden death of a child in the Springfield Road area of West Belfast today. This is every parent's worst nightmare.", reports Belfast Live.

He continued expressing the communal grief: "The thoughts of the whole community are with the family at this very difficult time."

Authorities have promised more information when available, with an update from the police anticipated shortly.

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