Please attribute to Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties Manukau CIB:
Police have made an arrest as part of the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of a baby in Ōtara on May 23, 2022.
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in the Manukau District Court today on one charge of assaults child.
I want to acknowledge the family and those within the community who are continuing to assist Police with our ongoing investigation.
Investigations involving the death of a child have a profound effect on the family, wider community, and Police staff.
I would also like to recognise the investigation team’s continued hard work and perseverance through this investigation.
We all have a responsibility to protect our most vulnerable to prevent these tragedies.
Our investigation is ongoing and Police cannot rule out further charges being laid.
ENDS.
Imogen Neale/NZ Police