Investigation underway after bodies of two boys found in Coonabarabran home

Monday, 05 May 2025 06:03:10 PM

Just after 2pm today (Monday 5 May 2025), police attended a home on Emu Lane, Coonabarabran, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Upon arrival, police officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District located two boys – aged 6 and 7 – deceased inside the home.

The woman – aged 66 – was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for further assessment where she remains under hospital guard.

The woman and children are known to each other.

A crime scene has been established.

There is no ongoing threat to the community. Police are not looking for anyone else.

Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District are now investigating the circumstances of the deaths under Strike Force Darnum, assisted by detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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