Child dies following fatal assault in Wexford

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 11.45pm on December 1.

Emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene at approximately 11.45pm on the night of December 1.

The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment, but passed away from her injuries in the early hours of this morning.

A man and a woman in their 30s are receiving treatment at University Hospital Wexford. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The Coroner has been notified and the Garda Technical Bureau and Office of the State Pathologist have been requested to assist in the investigation.

The scene remains preserved for forensic examination and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled.

A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at New Ross Garda Station.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426 030, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.