Police investigating death of woman and child in Melbourne's east
Quick Look
Detectives are investigating the deaths of a woman and a primary school-aged child found unresponsive on Prospect Street in Box Hill.
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Why It Matters
Police responded to reports of an unresponsive woman and child outside an apartment block in Box Hill.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances around the death of a woman and a child in Melbourne's east tonight.
Victoria Police said they were called to Prospect Street in Box Hill just before 6:20pm, with reports a woman had been found unresponsive outside an apartment block.
An unresponsive child was discovered nearby a short time later.
"The woman and primary school-aged child could not be revived and sadly died at the scene," a police spokesperson said.
At this stage, police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information has been urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Open Questions
- What caused the deaths of the woman and child?
- What are the relationships between the individuals involved?
