Police investigating 'absolutely tragic' death of baby found in Ballarat
The head of a Victorian family support service in Ballarat says the death of baby girl in Ballarat is "absolutely tragic".
Investigation underway into tragic death of eight-month-old baby in Ballarat
Emergency services were called to a residential address in Redan, a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, on Sunday. Upon arrival, they found the eight-month-old baby unresponsive. CPR was administered by the emergency responders before the infant was transported to Ballarat Hospital. She was subsequently transferred to a Melbourne hospital, where she sadly passed away on Tuesday.
The head of a family support service, Wendy Sturgess, described the infant's death as "absolutely tragic" and said it has caused widespread hurt in the community. Sturgess emphasized that the loss impacts everyone involved with the baby, stating, "It's our job to keep children safe, especially babies."
The Homicide Squad of Victoria Police is currently investigating the incident. A 23-year-old man was interviewed and subsequently released without charge. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the tragedy to contact Crime Stoppers.
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