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Death of Toddler - Bryndwr, Christchurch

Death of Toddler - Bryndwr, Christchurch - Canterbury

Media Release 4 July 2015 Investigation into Baby’s Death Canterbury Police are currently investigating the death of a 15 month old baby. Emergency Services were called to a residential property in Truman Road, Christchurch just after 10.30pm on Friday 3 July 2015. At the address they located an unconscious 15 month old baby with unexplained injuries. The baby was transported to the Accident and Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital and died shortly after arriving. “The forensic scene examination of the residential property continues and is expected to take three to four days to complete.

Police have spoken to the two adult occupants living at the address and are awaiting the results of the post mortem examination which is being carried out this afternoon (4 July 2015) in order to establish the full extent of the injuries and an indication how the injuries occurred. Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Ford says, “The dedicated investigative team will continue to work tirelessly to ascertain how the baby was injured.” Further information will be provided as and when appropriate. Due to the operational demands of the investigation, Canterbury Police do not have anyone available at present to undertake media interviews. Note: Media enquiries should be referred to Canterbury Police District Communications Manager. ENDS Issued by: District Command Centre (DCC), Canterbury Police District.

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