Arrest in baby death investigation

GARDAÍ have arrested a woman following the sudden death of a four-month-old baby in Mayo earlier this month.

The infant was first admitted to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, and later transferred to Crumlin Hospital. The baby died on January 1.

The woman, who was arrested yesterday (Wednesday), is being held at Claremorris Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.