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Police investigating death of woman and child in Melbourne's east

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Police investigating death of woman and child in Melbourne's east. (2026, October 22). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/woman-and-child-dead-box-hill/107298964

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Victoria Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and her primary school-aged child, found unresponsive near an apartment block in Prospect Street, Box Hill, just before 6:20 pm. The individuals could not be revived at the scene and both died. Authorities have stated they do not believe there is anyone else to apprehend regarding this incident but are seeking witnesses or information from the public through Crime Stoppers.
Written by AI on 2026-10-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Police are investigating the death of a woman and a primary school-aged child found outside an apartment block in Box Hill, Melbourne on Thursday night, just before 6:20pm. The woman was initially discovered unresponsive, and shortly after, an unresponsive child was also found nearby. Both individuals could not be revived at the scene and were pronounced dead. Police have not identified any suspects or persons of interest in connection with these deaths. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Topics

Box Hill Crime Stoppers Melbourne Victoria

Subjects

Box Hill GPE · 1× Crime Stoppers ORG · 1× Melbourne GPE · 1× Victoria GPE · 1×

Narrative

Victoria Police said they were called to Prospect Street in Box Hill just before 6:20pm, with reports a woman had been found unresponsive outside an apartment block.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
🔮 "The woman and primary school-aged child could not be revived and sadly died at the scene," a police spokesperson said.
2026-10-22 · ABC News (AU)
Police investigating death of woman and child in Melbourne's east · assertive framing

Claims (6 extracted, 1 hedged)

Detectives are investigating the circumstances around the death of a woman and a child in Melbourne's east tonight. asserted
Detectives → investigate → east
Victoria Police said they were called to Prospect Street in Box Hill just before 6:20pm, with reports a woman had been found unresponsive outside an apartment block. asserted
woman → say → block
An unresponsive child was discovered nearby a short time later. asserted
child → discover → ?
"The woman and primary school-aged child could not be revived and sadly died at the scene," a police spokesperson said. uncertain
spokesperson → age → scene
At this stage, police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. asserted
police → look → incident
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information has been urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. asserted
who → witness → 000
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