Police investigating suspected drowning at Christ Church residence

Police are investigating the suspected drowning death of a young boy in Christ Church.

Police say they received a call just after 2 p.m. today where the caller reported that a young boy had drowned in a swimming pool located at an unoccupied residence at Providence Terrace.

A patrol from Oistins Police Station was immediately dispatched to the area and on their arrival officers confirmed the incident.

Ambulance personnel were summoned to the scene but they found no sign of life.

The young lad was pronounced dead at the scene.