Toddler (2 years) dies. Baby brother (after several botched circumcisions). Homicide cops called in to conduct an investigation.

  • On Tuesday, circumcision was performed on boys at a Perth medical clinic.
  • Despite being taken to the hospital, the toddler was declared dead upon arrival at the emergency room
  • His brother, who was a little boy, had an emergency procedure and was admitted to the ICU for the night. 










Two-year-old boy died after an alleged botched circumcision. His baby brother survived, but was unable to save his life.

After the Tuesday night procedures at a Perth medical clinic, both boys were taken to Armadale.

The toddler was declared dead on arrival at the hospital’s emergency department and his brother rushed to Perth Children’s Hospital, Seven News reported.

The toddler was declared dead on arrival and his brother rushed to Perth Children’s Hospital (pictured)

The toddler was declared dead on arrival and his brother rushed to Perth Children’s Hospital (pictured)

It was estimated that the boy, who is seven to eight months old at the time, underwent emergency surgery. The child spent the night in ICU.

It is thought that he’s in stable condition, and that he’s currently in the hospital recovering.

Western Australian police said that the death of his victim is not being treated suspiciously by Homicide detectives.

Police will prepare a report after the investigation is handed over to the Coroner. 

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