Rockhampton police are investigating the sudden death of a child at a Berserker home early this morning (July 30).
Police attended a Waterloo Street property to perform a welfare check at approximately 2.20am, where officers located an 8-year-old boy unresponsive.
His death is being treated as suspicious.
Detectives have established a crime scene at the residence, and the Rockhampton Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) has launched an investigation.
A 36-year-old woman is currently assisting police with enquiries.
The child and woman are known to each other.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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