A homicide investigation has been launched after a 10-month old baby presented to Auckland's Starship Hospital with "non-accidental" injuries.
Waitematā Police Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor confirmed at midday today the 10-month-old baby boy brought in to Starship Hospital on Wednesday evening has died.
"Sadly, the child passed away in hospital yesterday evening. A post-mortem is taking place today," Proctor said.
"As such, the investigation has now been upgraded to a homicide inquiry."
"Police inquiries are continuing, and any further updates will be provided when able."
Yesterday, Proctor confirmed they believe the injuries were "non-accidental" and were now working to find out what happened.
Proctor said the baby was presented to Starship on Wednesday evening with critical injuries.
"Police believe the child's injuries are non-accidental and we are working to establish the circumstances surrounding this."
Officers have been seen at a property in Vandeleur Ave, Birkdale, on both Thursday and Friday.
A blue tent was set up out the front, between two properties.