Baby boy dies in hospital after falling unwell at Aberdeen property

The one-month-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but died a short time later.

Published 5th Feb 2024

Police are looking into the death of a one-month-old baby boy after the infant fell ill at a property in Aberdeen.

On Saturday 3 February at around 6.55am, officers were called to an address on Tollohill Square in Kincorth following reports of a baby boy taking unwell.

The baby was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but died a short time later.

Police say the death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.

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 enquiries are ongoing.”