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A pall of grief has settled over the community of Sebastopol, Ballarat, following the tragic death of a one-year-old baby boy who passed away in a Melbourne hospital earlier this week.
The child became unresponsive at his home around midday on November 4. He was subsequently taken to the hospital by his 26-year-old mother and her 18-year-old male partner. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the infant died two days later, on November 6.
Authorities Seek Answers
The severity of the incident has prompted a full investigation led by the Homicide Squad and supported by the local Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Investigation Team.
Detectives have confirmed that they have spoken with both the mother and her partner as part of their comprehensive inquiry into the events that led to the child’s hospitalization and subsequent death.
Police stress that the investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy is ongoing, as they work diligently to determine the cause and timeline of the young boy\’s passing.
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