text: 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 didn't get the opportunity to reach his second birthday,' he said. Officers are appealing to the public for any information about the incident.
target: 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 .