New theory about Blue Mountains mum

Police are investigating whether the mother of two boys found dead inside a Blue Mountains home had suffered a psychotic episode, it has been reported.

Trish Smith, 42, was arrested at the scene with a number of self-inflicted injuries and taken to Westmead Hospital.

No charges have been laid.

Her sons Russell and Ben Smith, aged 9 and 11, were found at around 12.40pm in Faulconbridge on Tuesday by their father Nick Smith.

The family had no history of domestic violence and had only minimal prior contact with police.

According to The Australian police are investigating whether Ms Smith suffered a psychotic episode.

She is being treated for self-inflicted cuts to her arms but is otherwise in a stable condition in hospital the publication reports.

However Superintendent John Nelson said it was too early to determine the cause of the tragic incident.

Supt Nelson confirmed that Mr Smith discovered the bodies before calling police.

“The father is helping us with inquiries and he was the one who contacted police… all avenues are open for investigation,” he said.

Police are now attempting to piece together what happened inside the home.

They said the two boys were at school on Monday, and no concerns were raised, and are trying to establish their movements on Tuesday.

“We are not prepared to speculate at this stage. Our focus is coming to the bottom of what has happened in these tragic circumstances,” Supt Nelson said.

“Our community has lost two precious souls in the most awful circumstances,” Blue Mountains mayor Mark Greenhill said in a statement.

“Now is a time to come together and remember these two beautiful children.”

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said: “I think the older and more experience you get in this job, things like this still cut to the core. It’s a tragic situation.”

A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed police are “not looking for anyone else” in relation to the incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the deaths, with detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad involved in the investigation.