A young girl has died after she was attacked in Wexford late last night. 

Gardaí arrived at a property in New Ross at 11.45pm on Sunday and the child was taken to University Hospital Waterford for emergency treatment; the young girl then passed away in the early hours of Monday morning. 

A man and woman in their 30s have also received medical treatment but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. 

A Senior Investigating Officer at New Ross Garda Station has been appointed to oversee the investigation into the attack. 

The scene of the attack has been sealed off for a forensic examination and post-mortem examination will be carried out. 

Anyone with any information has been asked to contact Gardaí. 

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