A woman and a primary school-aged child have died after being found unresponsive outside apartments in Box Hill, in Melbourne’s east.
Police were called to the flats on Prospect Street shortly before 6.20pm on Thursday after reports that a woman had been found unresponsive.
An unresponsive child was discovered nearby a short time later. Police said both were unable to be revived and died at the scene.
The area was cordoned off as detectives investigated the deaths. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this stage.
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
