NT Police investigating after missing child found dead in East Arnhem Land
NT Police are continuing to investigate the death of a young child in East Arnhem Land, whose body was found a short distance from their home.
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Police are continuing to investigate the death of a young child in East Arnhem Land.
The child was reported missing to police on Friday afternoon before a search and rescue response was launched.
However, the child was found dead later on Friday afternoon a short distance from their home.
Police would not confirm the age or gender of the child but said they were under five.
They would not confirm where the child lived, only that they were from the East Arnhem Region.
Police said they were working with the child’s family.
A police spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday morning that no one had been arrested or charged over the matter.
Investigations remain ongoing.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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Originally published as NT Police investigating after missing child found dead in East Arnhem Land
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