Police have commenced investigations into the suspicious death of a four-year-old boy on Sunday, August 29 at Munburra, near Sarina.
At the time, the matter was reported to police as a suspected drowning in a residential pool.
A post-mortem and scientific examination has now indicated the cause of death was inconsistent with drowning and as such, police have commenced a homicide investigation codenamed Operation Tango Anise.
The circumstances surrounding how and why the child was located in the pool remain under investigation at this time.
Mackay Detectives from the Child Protection Investigation Unit's (CPIU) State Child Trauma Unit are conducting the ongoing investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have further information which may assist with investigations, to contact them.
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.
