Police to investigate whether cannibalism was involved in 4yo's death on Central Coast
NSW Police are investigating the death of a four-year-old boy on the Central Coast, with allegations of cannibalism forming part of the inquiry. The child's mother has been charged with domestic violence murder, and the government has ordered an independent review into the family's history with social services.
Why it matters
This case raises serious questions about the efficacy of child protection services and the handling of domestic violence reports.
A woman has been charged with DV related murder. ( ABC News: Liam Patrick )
The report sticks to the facts of the police investigation and government response without sensationalizing the details.
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