Police have launched an investigation after the sudden death of a boy at an address in Lancaster.
The death, which happened on Saturday, is being treated as “unexplained”, Lancashire Constabulary has said.
An ambulance was called to an address on Greenset Close, Lancaster, at shortly 12 noon on 2 March.
The boy was found responsive and taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
The coroner has been informed and a report into the cause of death will be prepared.
A police spokesperson said: “An investigation is ongoing and the boy’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“Our thoughts are with the boy’s loved ones at this incredibly sad time.”
A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: “We attended an incident at a private address on Greenset Close, Lancaster, following a 999 call at 12.02.
“Two ambulances, an air ambulance and an operational commander attended. A patient was taken to hospital.”
