THE death of three babies in Lanarkshire is set to be investigated.

Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mirabelle Bosch died in "circumstances giving rise to serious public concern".

A preliminary hearing for the inquiry had been fixed for September 5 in Hamilton Sheriff Court.

However, a further preliminary hearing will now be held on December 7.

NHS Lanarkshire previously confirmed it would be taking part in the inquiry.

Leo was born on February 15, 2019, Ellie was born on March 4, 2019, and Mirabelle was born on July 2, last year.

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The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said they would "seek to establish whether there is learning that could minimise the risk of future death in similar circumstances".

In a previous statement, they said: "The decision to hold a fatal accident inquiry has been communicated to the families, who have experienced terrible losses. 

"The Crown will continue to keep the families fully informed and answer any questions they may have about the process in the run-up to and during the inquiry."

An NHS Lanarkshire spokesperson previously told the BBC: "I can confirm that NHS Lanarkshire will be taking part in the inquiry.

"As this is a formal legal process, we are unable to make any further comment at this stage."