Suspicious death of 17mo Adelaide boy sparks murder investigation

SA police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a 17-month-old boy who was taken to hospital with severe injuries. 

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a South Australian 17-month-old boy.

Ronan was unconscious and in a critical condition when he was taken to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide at about 6pm on Wednesday June 7.

SA Police said in a statement his head and other injuries "were not survivable", tragically he died two days later.

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Ronan was being cared for by friends

Detective Inspector Mark McEachern said police believed Ronan’s injuries were caused by an assault which occurred sometime on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 7.

"In the two days before Ronan was taken to hospital he was being cared for by friends who are known to his parents, at an address in Ferguson St, Glenelg North," police said.

"In particular police are asking if anyone heard or saw anything involving a young child in Ferguson St, on the afternoon of Wednesday June 7."

Ronan was returned to his father’s house at Ottoway on the day he was admitted to hospital, when he was unable to be roused, and an ambulance was called.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopperssa.com.au.

Originally published as Suspicious death of 17mo Adelaide boy sparks murder investigation