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Homicide investigation launched into death of Gisborne toddler

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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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Issued by Police Media Centre