A six-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious in a backyard pool in Raby, in Sydney’s south-west.
Emergency services were called to the home on Spitfire Drive just before 5.30pm.
The boy was rushed to the Children’s Hospital in Westmead, but died a short time after arriving.
Police are examining the circumstances of the incident.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.