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.