Police investigate death of eight-month-old baby in Ballarat

Police investigate death of eight-month-old baby in Ballarat

September 22, 2026 — 6:32pmHomicide detectives are investigating the death of an eight-month-old girl after she was found unresponsive in a home in Ballarat.A 23-year-old man has been interviewed and released by police. Getty Images/FilePolice said an infant child was found unresponsive in a home in Redan, in Ballarat’s south, about 1pm on Sunday.The girl was taken to hospital after emergency services performed CPR.“She was later transferred to a Melbourne hospital where she died today,” a police spokesperson said.A 23-year-old man was released from police custody after he was taken in and interviewed by detectives.“The exact circumstances are yet to be determined and detectives from the homicide squad will investigate,” police said.Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.From our partners

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