Victoria Police are investigating the deaths of a mother and her young child in Melbourne’s east on Thursday night.
Detectives were called to an apartment on Prospect Street about 6.20pm after reports a woman had been found unresponsive outside the complex.
A short time later a child, believed to be of primary school age, was found nearby.
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Despite the efforts of first responders, the mother and child were not able to revived and died at the scene.
“The area has been cordoned off,” police said in a statement provided to The Nightly.
“At this early stage, police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.”
Anyone with information that could help police with their ongoing investigation is urged to contact Crime Stopper on on 1800 333 000.
If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 131114.
