Grim discovery as child’s body is found inside a suburban home – woman is led away from the scene in handcuffs
- A child has been found dead at home in Melbourne’s West
- Woman in the home is now assisting police with enquiries
A child has been found dead inside a suburban home with the grim discovery leading to a massive police investigation.
Paramedics and police rushed to a property in Dover St, Albanvale, in Melbourne’s west, about 4pm on Monday, but the child could not be saved.
The exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy remain a mystery, along with the child’s identity.
Paramedics and police rushed to a property in Dover St, Albanvale, in Melbourne’s west (pictured), about 4pm on Monday, but the child could not be saved
Shortly after detectives arrived, a woman was placed in handcuffs and led away from the scene.
Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia ‘a female occupant of the house is currently assisting police with their enquiries as they ascertain the exact circumstances.’
Forensic investigators arrived about 7pm and cordoned off property as they prepare to spend the evening scouring the home for evidence.
Residents on the street were told to remain inside their homes.
It is believed the occupants of the home where the child was found only moved in weeks earlier.
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