Investigation into seriously injured child
continues
Canterbury Police can confirm that the five
year old boy who sustained serious head injuries yesterday
(27 May 2015) is in a critical condition in Christchurch
Hospital.
“The investigation into how the child
sustained the serious head injuries is being undertaken by
14 staff led by Canterbury Police CIB. A scene examination
will continue at a Papanui address over the coming days and
a number of people who came into contact with him are yet to
be spoken to by Police. The focus of the investigation is
to determine the circumstances and events which led to the
child being seriously injured” explained Detective Senior
Sergeant Scott Anderson.
Canterbury Police are unable to
undertake any media interviews today and no further
information will be released tonight.
Another media
release will be made as the investigation
progresses.
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