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Child dies after fatal assault at home in Wexford as man & woman, 30s, hospitalised & Gardai probe ‘all circumstances’

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• Published: 8:37, 2 Dec 2024
• Updated: 10:42, 2 Dec 2024

A CHILD has died following a fatal assault at a home in Co Wexford last night.

Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene after being called to a residence in New Ross at around 11:45pm.

The young girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford but sadly died from her injuries in the early hours of this morning.

A woman and man, both aged in their 30s, are receiving treatment at University Hospital Wexford.

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Gardai this morning confirmed that they are “investigating all circumstances” surrounding the death of the girl.