Homicide officers investigating death of three-year-old boy, found unconscious in Oberon home

Joey, the three-year-old boy found critically injured in an Oberon house at the weekend, has died in hospital.

Joey, the three-year-old boy found critically injured in an Oberon house at the weekend, has died in hospital.

Officers from the police Homicide squad have now been included in a strike force investigating his death.

Detectives had been investigating why Joey was unconsciousness and not breathing when police and paramedics arrived at the house in Cunynghame Street about 1pm on Sunday.

His parents told police he tripped after becoming tangled in the leads of the family’s dogs.

CRIME SCENE SET AS THREE-YEAR-OLD FIGHTS FOR LIFE

BOY, 3, CRITICAL IN HOSPITAL

Officers performed CPR on the boy before he was airlifted to The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, in a critical condition. They were advised last night that Joey died shortly after 9pm.

While a report is prepared for the Coroner, police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

His parents told police they were at the Oberon Recreation Ground opposite their home when Joey tripped after becoming tangled in the leads of their two dogs, an alsatian and a husky.

They rushed him home and contacted emergency services.

A crime scene was established at the park and at the family’s home where police removed several boxes of ammunition. The ammunition is not a focus of the investigation.

Strike Force Aldyth has been established to investigate the child’s death and comprises detectives from Chifley Local Area Command and the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

Forensic officers and staff members from the NSW Department of Community Services attended Joey’s home.