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Police investigate death of baby in Whangārei

Kristin Edge
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27 Apr, 2020 10:17 PMQuick Read

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Police were called to a Whangārei house after a baby was found unresponsive. Photo / File

Police were called to a Whangārei house after a baby was found unresponsive. Photo / File

Police will continue to investigate the death of a baby in Whangārei over the weekend.

A Whangārei police spokesperson said officers were called by ambulance to go to a house in Kensington, Whangārei, after a baby was discovered unresponsive about 7.15am yesterday.

Despite all the efforts of staff involved, sadly the 5-month-old baby died.

The spokesperson said a post mortem examination would be conducted today and further police enquiries would be conducted.

Police confirmed they were called to the same address the previous evening.

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The matter has been referred to the Coroner.

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