A woman and a child have been found dead outside an apartment block in Melbourne’s east.
Police were called to Prospect St in Box Hill shortly before 6.20pm on Thursday after reports a woman was unresponsive outside an apartment complex.
When emergency services arrived, they also found a child unresponsive nearby.
“The woman and primary school-aged child could not be revived and sadly died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.
“At this early stage, police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.”
The area has been cordoned off as detectives investigate the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Mental health helplines