Homicide investigation, Yugar

Detectives from Inner West Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) and Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are investigating the suspicious death of an infant at Yugar this morning (November 2).

Police were called at approximately 6.45am to a Mount Samson Road address, where the 7-month-old boy was located deceased.

A crime scene has been declared and Operation Uniform Salwood established to investigate the circumstances of the boy's death.

A 33-year-old man and 22-year-old woman, known to the child, are in custody and assisting police with enquiries.

Investigation are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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