Police investigating 16yo Sydney girl's death as possible sexual choking act

A 16-year-old girl from Sydney died after a suspected sexual choking incident, according to sources familiar with the case. Police are investigating the death, which occurred on Sunday at a home in Elanora Heights. The girl was found unresponsive and was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, where she died two days later. Her family has been informed, and no arrests or charges have been made.

Advocates and politicians are calling for increased consent education and accountability measures for tech companies, citing a rise in sexual violence among young people. Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek expressed deep concern over the increasing number of sexual assaults among under-18s, noting that almost 60% of young people have reportedly experienced choking during sexual encounters, often influenced by pornography.