Overview
- Victoria Police confirmed the Homicide Squad has taken carriage of the case involving the Sebastopol child.
- The boy became unresponsive at home about 12pm on Tuesday, 4 November, then was transported to a Melbourne hospital by his mother and her partner.
- He died in hospital on 6 November, and authorities have not released his identity.
- Detectives, with support from the Ballarat Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Investigation Team, have interviewed the 26-year-old mother and her 18-year-old partner.
- Investigators say the circumstances remain unclear and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.