23 Jun 2022

Man facing murder charge over death of baby

10:05 am on 23 June 2022

Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a baby in Ōtara last month.

Auckland, New Zealand - December 24, 2020: Close up of a New Zealand police officer's uniform and badge

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The 24-year-old had previously been charged but will now face the upgraded charge.

Police launched a homicide investigation after the baby was taken to the Watford Medical Centre in Ōtara on 23 May with critical injuries, but was pronounced dead soon afterwards.

Police said in a statement that suppression orders were in place and they were unable to comment further.