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Mystery after 12-year-old boy dies suddenly in Queensland park

Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy in Cairns.

Police were called to Shang Park about 6.18pm on Thursday after receiving reports of a disturbance between a group of young people.

It is believed the boy was with three others when they became involved in a fight with another group, and he was knocked unconscious when he fell to the ground.

The boy was reportedly in an altercation at Shang Park in Cairns, pictured here.
Police were called to Shang Park, pictured, at about 6.18pm on Thursday after receiving reports of a disturbance between a group of young people. Source: Google Maps

He was taken to Cairns Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The details of the fight are being investigated and a crime scene has been established to determine the cause of death.

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