One-month-old baby boy dies in tragic incident as police race to scene
The tot was rushed to hospital after the alarm was raised and 999 crews raced to the scene
POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a baby boy who fell ill at a property over the weekend.
The tot had taken unwell at the house, sparking an emergency response from 999 crews just before 7am on Saturday.
Emergency services raced to the home in Aberdeen after the alarm was raised.
He was taken to the city’s Royal Infirmary but tragically died a short time later.
The infant’s death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Police have been stationed at the property since the tragic incident.
Eyewitnesses told they saw a large police presence early on Saturday morning.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received a report of a one-month-old baby boy having taken unwell at a property on Tollohill Square in Aberdeen around 6.55am on Saturday, 3 February, 2024.
“The baby was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later.
“The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.”