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Homicide Detectives Probe Suspicious Death of Eight-Month-Old at Baldivis Home

Police say there is no broader threat to the public as a woman taken to hospital is assisting their inquiries.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to the Baldivis property at about 10:15am Thursday, roughly 40–45 kilometres south of Perth’s CBD.
  • Responding officers found the infant deceased on arrival and have not released any details on cause or circumstances.
  • A woman in her 20s was taken by ambulance to Rockingham Hospital and is assisting police with their inquiries.
  • Detectives, including homicide investigators, are examining the scene and treating the case as suspicious.
  • Authorities have appealed for information from the public and stated there is no ongoing risk to the community.