Update: Man charged in relation to injured baby

A 10-month-old baby seriously injured in Hokitika yesterday has died.
 
A 30-year-old man arrested yesterday has now been charged with murder.
 
He is due to appear in Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
 
Police are providing support to the baby’s family, who have requested privacy at this difficult time.
 
As the matter is before the court, no further information is available at this time.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.