Cairns boy dead after alleged scuffle in suburban park

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A 12-year-old boy has died during an alleged scuffle between two groups of youths in north Queensland overnight.

Emergency services were called to a suburban park in Cairns just before 6.30pm on Thursday after reports of the disturbance.

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Shang Park in the Cairns suburb of Mooroobool, where a 12-year-old boy died on Thursday night.Credit: Google Maps

Police say initial investigations suggest the boy had been with three others when arguments broke out with a second group at Mooroobool's Shang Park.

It is believed the 12-year-old boy was then involved in a physical altercation between two groups and fell to the ground unconscious, police said in statement.

The boy was taken to Cairns Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

A crime scene has been declared, with detectives now investigating the details of the altercation in order to determine how the boy died.

Police are expected to address media on Friday afternoon.

Anyone who may have any information is urged to contact Policelink on 13 14 44 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.