Eerbeek police investigate death of 12-year-old boy

Police in Eerbeek have launched a criminal investigation following the death of a 12-year-old boy found in a residence on Léharstraat. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, responded to a resuscitation call at the home around 07:15 on Friday morning.

Authorities have arrested an adult resident of the same house in connection with the incident. While the exact cause of death and the relationship between the victim and the suspect remain undisclosed, investigators are treating the case as a crime. A forensic unit has been deployed to the scene to conduct an extensive investigation.