Police looking into death of young child in Palmerston North

The child died on Monday night at Palmerston North Hospital.
The child died on Monday night at Palmerston North Hospital. Photo credit: Getty, Google Maps

An investigation has been launched into the death of a young child in Manawatu.

The child was admitted to Palmerston North Hospital on Monday and passed away that night.

Manawatu police on Thursday said the cause of death was unexplained, and they are making enquiries into the circumstances.

The child's name and age aren't yet known, but the police say further updates will likely follow.