To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott:
Police investigating injuries suffered by a young baby in the Hutt Valley are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward.
On 14 June, Police were notified that a three-month old baby had been brought into hospital by her family.
The baby girl had a broken arm, which appeared an unusual injury for such a young baby.
Further examination has taken place at the hospital, which has identified multiple further fractures throughout the baby¡¯s upper and lower body.?
Police are investigating the circumstances of how these fractures and injuries have occurred ¨C we do not believe the injuries could have been sustained accidentally.
There will be people who know how the baby girl sustained such serious injuries and we are urging them ¨C or anyone else with information ¨C to do the right thing and come forward.
If you can help, please contact Police via 105, quoting file number 250614/8509.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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