A nursery has been temporarily closed after the sudden death of a 13-month-old girl.
An ambulance was called to the Careshare nursery in Morrison Street, Edinburgh, yesterday afternoon when it was discovered that the child was not breathing.
The girl was taken to the city's Sick Kids Hospital but later died, police said.
The nursery has been closed while the full circumstances are investigated.
Marg Randles, managing director at Busy Bees Nurseries, the parent group of Careshare, said: "Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family at this very sad time.
"We will do all we can to support the family and those affected by this tragedy, and we are working alongside all the relevant agencies to help find the cause.
"The nursery has been temporarily closed to allow a thorough investigation into the circumstances. "
The family of the girl have been fully informed and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.
A police spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh responded to an address in Morrison Street at around 12.10pm on Wednesday November 26 following a report of a 13-month-old female child having taken unwell within.
"The infant was taken to the Sick Kids Hospital where she later passed away.
"Enquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal."
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