Police are appealing for public assistance, following the latest search, as investigations continue into death of a two-year old child in the State's Riverina last year.
On Friday 1 December 2023, a two-year-old boy was presented to Griffith Base Hospital with significant head injuries. He was airlifted to Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick; however, died on Sunday 3 December 2023.
Police were notified and established Strike Force Burtundy to investigate the circumstances surrounding the toddler's death.
On Tuesday 19 March 2023, detectives attached to Murrumbidgee Police District with the assistance of specialist officers conducted a line search at a rural property at Binya, approximately 30km north-east of Griffith, as they continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the toddler's death.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the child in the week prior to his death in the townships of Leeton, Binya and Griffith, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can do so anonymously.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
