Crime & Justice
CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Police probe fatal deaths of woman and child on Box Hill street
Detectives are investigating the deaths of a woman and a primary-school-aged child found unresponsive on Prospect Street in Box Hill, Melbourne.
Victoria Police responded to a call just before 6:20 pm and found a woman unresponsive outside an apartment block, followed shortly by a child nearby. Both victims could not be revived and died at the scene. Officers say no other individuals are being sought in connection with the incident. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Why it matters
The case highlights a tragic loss of life and urges public cooperation to aid the police investigation.
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