Sudden death of boy, 5, sparks major police probe in Grafton

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• Homicide detectives are leading a major police investigation after a five-year-old boy died suddenly in Grafton, on the New South Wales north coast. Emergency services were called to a home in the town at about 6.40am on Monday after a report that a child was unresponsive. Police performed CPR until an ambulance crew took over, but the boy could not be saved.
• It is understood his parents are being questioned by police. A post mortem examination is due to establish the circumstances of his death.
• No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.