A woman remains under police guard in hospital after the death of a child in Orange overnight.
About 7.30pm (Thursday 1 August 2019), officers from Central West Police District attended a home on March Street, after receiving reports of a concern for welfare.
Officers gained access to the home where they found a three-year-old girl deceased, and her 40-year-old mother in a semi-conscious state.
There was no one else in the building at the time police arrived.
NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to the scene and the woman was taken to hospital for further treatment. She remains in a stable condition.
Specialist personnel continue to process a crime scene that was established at the home.
An investigation is now underway by detectives from Central West Police District.
Investigators have sought assistance from Queensland Police as there are family members interstate.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
