A 16-year-old girl has died in Sydney in what police suspect was a sexual choking asphyxiation incident. Emergency services were called to a home in the city's southwest on Tuesday evening, but the teenager could not be revived.
Investigation underway
Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the girl's death. No arrests have been made, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of sexual choking, a practice that involves restricting blood flow to the brain during sexual activity. Health experts have previously warned that it can lead to serious injury or death, even when the person appears to consent.
Renewed warnings
The case has prompted fresh calls for greater awareness about the risks of choking, particularly among young people. Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The girl's death is the latest in a series of similar incidents in Australia, where the practice has been linked to multiple fatalities in recent years. Authorities continue to stress that no level of choking is safe, and that it can cause brain damage or death within minutes.
