Three people have been arrested after a child was found dead in Co Tyrone on Sunday in what has been described as a “deeply tragic incident”.
Police said the incident happened in the Windmill Court area of Dungannon.
SDLP Dungannon councillor Karol McQuade said the local community has been left “in a state of shock” as a result of the “devastating news”.
“For a child to lose its life is an absolute tragedy and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this death. It is hard to find the words when it comes to a situation like this,” she said.
“Police are investigating and I would urge the public to give them the time and space they need to carry out their investigation. The most important thing now is establishing what happened here and this is an incredibly sensitive situation.”
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine added: “This is a deeply tragic incident and will cause widespread shock within the local community.
Watch: Police at the scene of a sudden death of a child in Dungannon
“The death of a child is particularly shocking and my thoughts are with all those who are suffering today as a result.
“It is important that the full facts surrounding this case are established and the investigation that is underway can conclude as quickly as possible.
“I would ask that the community do not speculate and allow the police to conduct their investigation.”
A police spokesperson said: “A man and two women, all aged in their 20s, have been arrested following the death of a child at an address in the Windmill Court area of Dungannon on Sunday 13 October.
“A post mortem will take place to determine the cause of death, however the death is currently being treated as suspicious.
“There are no further details.”
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