Rockhampton police are investigating the sudden death of a child at a Berserker home early this morning (July 30).
Police attended a Waterloo Street property to perform a welfare check at approximately 2.20am, where officers located an 8-year-old boy unresponsive.
His death is being treated as suspicious.
Detectives have established a crime scene at the residence, and the Rockhampton Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) has launched an investigation.
A 36-year-old woman is currently assisting police with enquiries.
The child and woman are known to each other.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
