Police continue to investigate a case whereby a family of three including a two-year-old were allegedly stabbed by a teenage intruder.

The alleged incident happened at the family’s home in Nadonumai in Lami early this morning.

The suspect, who was later found dead, allegedly entered the family’s home with the intention of committing a burglary.

The suspect was believed to have been disturbed by the child’s mother while in act of the alleged burglary.

It is then alleged that the deceased stabbed the three including the child and her father.

Police say the suspect then fled the scene and was later found dead.

It is believed that he took his own life.

All victims are being treated at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva.