Suspicious death of toddler, NSW

Police investigating the suspicious death of a toddler in the state’s Riverina earlier this month, are appealing for information.

Detectives from Riverina Police District have established Strike Force Corer to investigate the death of the 15-month-old boy, who was found unresponsive in a home on Callaghan Street, Ashmont, just after 10.45am on Sunday 13 January 2019.

NSW Ambulance paramedics performed CPR at the scene, before taking to the boy to Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital where he was declared deceased.

Officers established a crime scene at the home, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.

A post mortem examination was conducted, and his death is being treated as suspicious.

Detectives are conducting investigations to establish how the boy sustained his injuries and urge anyone with information that they believe may assist to contact Wagga Wagga detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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