Child found deceased in unit - Riverwood

A child has died and a man is in critical condition following an incident in Riverwood.

About 4pm today (Wednesday 31 May 2023), emergency services were called to a unit complex on Washington Avenue, Riverwood, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command attended and found a 3-year-old boy deceased inside the a unit.

Police also located a 45-year-old man with serious injuries; he was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information into the incident is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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