Ali Maguire death - woman arrested on suspicion of causing death of child and child cruelty

The PSNI has arrested a 24 year-old woman in connection with the sudden death of a two year-old girl in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 9th Aug 2021, 10:04 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2021, 10:13 BST
Ali Maguire.Ali Maguire.
Ali Maguire.

Ali Maguire passed away in hospital on Friday after she was admitted to hospital with a serious head injury.

The 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, causing or permitting the death of a child and child cruelty.

The woman remains in custody at this time.

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A 32-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder also remains in custody after detectives were granted a court extension earlier on Sunday for an additional 36 hours to question him.

Former First Minister and DUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Arlene Foster, said: "Another tragic death in the constituency - this time a little girl.

“Thinking of all those dealing with this awful event, and trying to make sense of it all.”

MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Michelle Gildernew expressed her sadness at the news of the death.

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“The local community is in shock at the news that a two year-old child has died in an incident in the Park Avenue area of Dungannon.

“My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy.”

“A police murder investigation is underway and that must be allowed to proceed and I would call on anyone with any information which may help those inquiries to contact the PSNI.”