Relative is charged over the death of a 14-month-old boy who was found dead at home

Relative is charged over the death of a 14-month-old boy who was found dead at home after police were seen scouring the property

  • Woman from Western Australia charged with murder of a 14-month old child
  • Boy was found unresponsive at an address south of Perth on Wednesday
  • Woman, 28, was refused bail, due to face Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday

A West Australian woman has been charged with murder over the death of a 14-month-old boy who is related to her.

The boy was found unresponsive at a home in Madora Bay, south of Perth, when police attended in relation to a noise complaint early on Wednesday.

‘The attending officers provided emergency first aid to the child until St John Ambulance personnel arrived,’ WA Police said in a statement on Friday.

Forensic police remain at the Madora Bay home where a 14-month-old boy died on Wednesday

The toddler's tragic death has rocked shattered Madora Bay locals (pictured)

The toddler’s tragic death has rocked shattered Madora Bay locals (pictured)

‘Tragically, the child could not be revived.’

The 28-year-old woman has been refused bail and is due to face Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday.

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