24 Oct 2021

Police investigate death of baby in Christchurch

2:48 pm on 24 October 2021

Police are investigating the death of a newborn baby in Christchurch.

Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.  Police Emergency tape.

Police emergency tape Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

The baby was found at a residential address at around 8pm on Saturday, Police said.

A post mortem and scene examinations will be carried out today.

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