Gisborne Police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a 
19-month-old toddler.
The toddler was brought into Gisborne Hospital with critical injuries on 
Thursday 6 January and was subsequently flown to Starship Hospital.
Sadly, the toddler died today.
Police enquiries into the nature and circumstances surrounding their injuries 
are continuing.
A scene examination has been completed at a residential address in Te Hapara, 
Gisborne.
Police are speaking to a number of people, but we would like to speak to 
anyone else who may have information that could assist our enquiries in 
determining how the toddler’s injuries were sustained.
If you can help, please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 
220106/5689.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 
555 111.

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