7 Jan 2015

Baby's injuries unexplained - police

4:31 pm on 7 January 2015

A one-year-old girl is in Christchurch Hospital's intensive care unit with a serious head injury.

Police have started a forensic investigation on Worcester Street in Christchurch.

Police have started a forensic investigation on Worcester Street in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / Patrick Phelps

Police said they were informed last night by staff at the hospital and were conducting a forensic investigation at a Worcester Street address.

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Anderson said police were investigating the serious and unexplained head injuries.

He said police may look at other addresses and were working with medical staff and the baby's parents and extended family.