Arrest made in relation to toddler death
Sunday, 28 December 2008, 2:32 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Arrest made in relation to toddler death in
Kerikeri
Northland Police
Kerikeri Police
Station
Sunday December 29, 2008
Police have arrested
overnight a 21-year-old man in relation to the death of a
16-month-old Kerikeri boy who died in Starship Hospital,
Auckland on Tuesday December 23.
The 21-year-old
beneficiary will be appearing in the Kaikohe District Court
tomorrow (Monday December 29) facing a charge of the murder
of Riley Justin OSBORNE and a number of drug-related
charges.
The post mortem results show that Riley died as a
result of significant head injuries.
Police would like to
thank members of the public and the members of the extended
family who have assisted in the investigation.
A Police
team continues to work through the holiday period to resolve
this matter.
The extended family of Riley has requested
that their privacy be
respected.
ENDS
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