A seven-year-old child died on Tuesday afternoon while playing at a park in Limassol. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

The child, originally from Russia and a permanent resident in Cyprus was at a park in the Germasogia area where he suddenly lost consciousness.

An ambulance was called and he was taken to the emergency services however doctors pronounced him dead.

Reports said the child suffered from heart problems and had undergone a surgery to his heart a few months ago. Police are investigating the sudden death.