Northland Police are investigating the unexplained historic death of a child in Kaikohe.
Detective Senior Sergeant Christian Fouhy, Far North Investigations Manager, says Police are now investigating the death of 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati in October 2015.
Detective Senior Sergeant Fouhy says at the time of her death, Alestra was living with care-givers in rural Kaikohe.????
¡°As part of this investigation we are looking into the circumstances of her death, which at this stage is being treated as unexplained.
¡°Police, including the CIB, are making further enquiries into this matter, and are gathering information about the circumstances leading up to Alestra¡¯s death.¡±
He says Police are working to analyse all information and are now asking for anyone with information in relation to this matter to come forward.
¡°The death of a child is a tragic and distressing incident for all involved and Police are working to understand exactly what has happened.
¡°Information can be provided in person at a local Police station or through our 105 reporting line by referencing file number 151003/8395.?????
¡°You can also provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.¡±
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