Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Politics
Phoebe Loomes

Child found dead in hot car in southwest Sydney

Police have established a crime scene after a child was found dead in a locked car in Sydney. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A young child has been found dead, locked in a hot car in southwest Sydney.

Emergency services rushed to Railway Parade in Glenfield following reports a child was not responding after 3pm on Thursday.

Paramedics attended however the three-year-old was not able to be revived.

Police arriving at the scene were told the child had been in the car throughout the day, with temperatures remaining at more than 30 degrees throughout the afternoon.

The owner of the vehicle raised the alarm when he returned to the car.

The man, who is known to the child, was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he is assisting police.

Police are investigating and have established a crime scene.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.