5yo Girl deliberately thrown off Westgate Bridge

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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...67-421,00.html

A SEARCH is on for a man believed to have thrown a little girl from the West Gate Bridge this morning before driving off.

The girl, believed to be five years old, was pulled from the water by water police close to the pumping station at Spotswood about 9.30am.

Ambulance Victoria spokesman Paul Bentley told ABC radio that the child had been flown by helicopter to the Royal Children's Hospital in a critical condition.

"The child suffered fairly extensive injuries and the paramedics spent some time trying to resuscitate the child," he said.

Ambulance Victoria was called just after 9.30am to a report of a child in the water underneath the West Gate Bridge, Mr Bentley said.

"I understand the police boat was used to get the child from the water to the Yarraville side."

Witnesses told police they saw a man stop on an inbound lane near the top of the West Gate. It is believed the young child was then thrown over the edge.

He threw the child into the waters below and then drove off, they said.

Police are investigating how the incident happened, and would like to speak to any witnesses.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit website www.crimestoppers.com.au

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