Police raid property after 2yo’s death

Police have combed a rural Binya property after a two-year-old boy’s untimely death last year. Picture: NSW Police
Police have combed a rural Binya property after a two-year-old boy’s untimely death last year. Picture: NSW Police

Police have combed a rural property after a two-year-old boy’s untimely death last year.

Following the child’s death on December 3, 2023, a squad of detectives conducted a line search at the property in Binya, about 30km northeast of Griffith, on March 19.

The search is part of the police’s ongoing investigation into the child’s death and they have also turned to the public for assistance.

Police have combed a rural Binya property after a two-year-old boy’s untimely death last year. Picture: NSW Police
The boy died on December 3, 2023. Picture: NSW Police

The toddler was taken to Griffith Base Hospital on December 1, 2023, suffering from significant head injuries. He was flown to Sydney Children’s Hospital but died two days later.

Police were notified of the boy’s death and established Strike Force Burtundy to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Police have combed a rural Binya property after a two-year-old boy’s untimely death last year. Picture: NSW Police
The investigation is ongoing. Picture: NSW Police

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the child in the week prior to his death in the townships of Leeton, Binya and Griffith, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

It may be done so anonymously.

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.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.