Forensic officers working at scene of sudden death in Co Antrim

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A neighbour said they heard screaming and shouting coming from the property on Thursday afternoon.

Police and forensics at the scene of a sudden death in the Larne area of Co. Antrim

Liam Tunney
Today at 20:30
The PSNI are in attendance following a sudden death in Larne.
Forensic officers and detectives are continuing to work at the scene, combing each room of a small terraced house close to the main Antiville Road.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) was tasked to the scene at around 1pm this afternoon, where a rapid response paramedic, two emergency crews, and the Air Ambulance attended.

It is understood a child was taken to hospital following the incident.

“The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 1.07pm on Thursday November 9 following reports of an incident in the Antiville area of Larne,” said a spokesperson.

“NIAS dispatched a rapid response paramedic and two emergency crews to the incident.

“The charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS crew on board was also asked to attend.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.”

Police at the scene of a sudden death in the Larne Area on November 9 2023 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Police at the scene of a sudden death in the Larne Area on November 9 2023 (Photo by Kevin Scott)

One resident who spoke to the Belfast Telegraph said “I heard shouting and screaming earlier this afternoon.

“When I looked outside there was nothing, but about ten minutes later, police were everywhere.

“I could see two ambulances and then the helicopter landed, there were police cars everywhere; I have never seen anything like it.”

A number of items were removed from the property where a police cordon remains.

More to follow.

by SnooblesIRL