Northland Police are continuing to investigate the tragic death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday evening.
Police attended an address on Taraire Street where the girl was initially located unresponsive.
¡°A scene examination has taken place today and will continue into tomorrow,¡± Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says.
¡°These are always difficult investigations, for the wh¨¡nau, community and the police themselves.¡±
At this stage the circumstances are still unexplained. A post-mortem was conducted today and Police are waiting on the results.
¡°The investigators are determined to uncover the full facts and have a team of 20 working on the case,¡± Detective Inspector Johnston says.
¡°The enquiry team is supported by staff who¡¯ve arrived from other districts given a number of serious matters being investigated.¡±
Investigations into the little girl¡¯s death will continue across the weekend.
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