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Newborn dies after home birth in Sydney as police investigate
A newborn died shortly after a home birth in Hinchinbrook, south-west Sydney.
Emergency services were called to the home at about 6pm on Tuesday.
Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
A report will also be prepared for the coroner.
The baby's mother lost another child in 2022, and the earlier death is also being reviewed.
Police have said there is no suggestion the two deaths are connected or that anyone did anything wrong, and no charges have been laid.
The coroner's report and police investigation are the next steps described by authorities.
A newborn died shortly after a home birth in Hinchinbrook, in south-west Sydney, police said.
Emergency services were notified at about 6pm on Tuesday.
Police have begun an investigation, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
The mother lost another baby in 2022, according to sources cited by The Daily Telegraph.
Police sources said there is no suggestion the deaths are connected or that wrongdoing occurred in either case.
- Who
- A newborn died after a home birth. The mother had lost another baby in 2022, according to sources cited by The Daily Telegraph.
- What
- The newborn died a short time after being born at home; police are investigating.
- When
- Tuesday, at about 6pm.
- Where
- A home in Hinchinbrook, south-west Sydney.
- Why
- Not stated
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Emergency services were notified after the baby was born at a home in Hinchinbrook and died a short time later.
Police began an investigation and said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
- Location
- Hinchinbrook, south-west Sydney
- Emergency notification
- About 6pm on Tuesday
- Previous loss
- The mother lost another baby in 2022, according to sources cited by The Daily Telegraph
- Police status
- No charges have been laid