Overview
- Police are investigating after the body of a newborn boy was found in a rubbish bin in western Sydney, according to multiple reports on Monday.
- In Melbourne’s east, officers found a man dead inside a home and have taken another man into custody after reports of a dispute.
- Both cases are at an early stage and authorities have released few public details about the victims’ identities, cause of death or potential motive.
- Forensic work and further evidence gathering are expected to be central to both inquiries and could provide the basis for criminal charges if warranted.
- Police say they will update the public as inquiries progress and may seek witnesses, CCTV footage or other information to establish timelines and causes.