17 Jun 2014

Critically injured baby dies in hospital

9:21 am on 17 June 2014

An eight-month-old Hamilton baby who suffered head injuries has died in Starship Hospital.

Police say they are continuing with a scene examination at a property in York Street, Hamilton, and speaking to a number of people about what happened to the little boy. A post mortem was being conducted in Auckland.

The Hamilton house at the centre of the police investigation.

The Hamilton house at the centre of the police investigation. Photo: RNZ / Andrew McRae

A 33-year-old man charged with assaulting the child was due to reappear in court on Tuesday.

Police were waiting for forensic results and witness interviews before they decided on any further charges.