A young child is recovering in hospital after falling from an apartment balcony in Limerick.
The three-year-old girl is being treated for "minor injuries" after falling from a first floor balcony of an apartment in the city.
A Garda investigation has been launched into the incident, which happened around 6pm yesterday.
The girl fell from the balcony at an apartment in the city centre, between Henry Street and Dock Road.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Henry Street attended the scene of an incident, Friday 28th June, 2019 where a child (female 3yrs) fell from a balcony of an apartment block."
Gardaí said the girl was taken to University Hospital Limerick "with minor injuries".
Investigations are ongoing.
A senior Garda source said the girl fell from the "first floor" of the apartment building.
An ambulance responded to the scene and transferred the girl to hospital, where her condition is being monitored.
Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact investigating gardai on 061-212-400.
