The death of a toddler in central west NSW is being treated as suspicious by police . The 20-month-old boy had reportedly been choking and struggling to breathe on March the 23rd and was rushed to Coolah District Hospital by emergency services where he was pronounced dead . Forensic officers attended the property on Merrygoen Rd in Neilrex on Wednesday where they executed a crime scene warrant . The death of a 20-month-old toddler is being treated as suspicious after he was admitted struggling to breathe . Police strongly believe that there are members of the Neilrex community , which is 60 kilometres south of Coonabarabran , that can help them with their investigation . According to the ABC , police have said that inquiries to date suggest the death was suspicious . Detective Inspector Cameron Whiteside said it was not the time to speculate or develop theories . 'This is a very serious matter ... this is the death of a young child , a toddler , ' he said . 'However I can tell you because of the nature of the information we received , the examination of the crime scene and the medical examination that 's taken place in relation to the child , the investigation is being regarded as suspicious , ' he told the Seven Network . The infant was rushed to Coolah District Hospital by emergency services but sadly died shortly after . Police are treating the incident as suspicious and executed a crime scene warrant on Wednesday . Detective Whiteside has also said that the child 's parents have been spoken to and they are in ongoing contact with them in relation to the investigation . 'Remembering this is the death of a 20-month-old child who did n't get the opportunity to reach his second birthday , ' he said . Officers are appealing to the public for any information about the incident .
The death of a toddler two weeks ago is being treated as suspicious . Police issued crime scene warrant on the property in Neilrex , NSW on Wed. Detective Whiteside said that due to inquiries it is regarded as suspicious . The 20-month-old was rushed to hospital after struggling to breathe . Police believe that members of the Neilrex community have information .