Police investigating the death of six-month-old Serenity Scott-Dinnington are encouraged by the response they have had from the Ngaruawahia community.
¡°This is a close knit community and the death of little Serenity has touched a cord with people in the town,¡± said Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greene, officer in charge of the homicide inquiry.
Serenity died in Auckland¡¯s Starship Hospital last Thursday after her life support was switched off. She had been transferred to Starship after being admitted to Waikato Hospital on Tuesday.
A post mortem has been completed, the results of which are being analysed and not available for release at this point. Serenity¡¯s body has been returned to her family and a funeral is expected to be held later in the week.
Detective Senior Sergeant Greene said inquiries indicate that the injuries to Serenity were non accidental.
¡°Police are making good progress with the investigation but we¡¯re sure there are people who can still help us with information about what happened to Serenity,¡± he said. ¡°We encourage people to come forward to Police, in confidence if necessary. People can also provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.¡±
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