Police guard the scene at a house on William Ave, Manurewa where the death of a baby was discovered. Photo / Dean Purcell
Police guard the scene at a house on William Ave, Manurewa where the death of a baby was discovered. Photo / Dean Purcell
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a baby in South Auckland.
A 10-month-old was taken from a Manurewa home to Starship children's hospital last night but died this morning, Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan said.
"Police are speaking to a number of people in relation tothe death," he said.
A scene examination was underway and a post-mortem examination was scheduled for Monday, Tiernan said.
"Police are in the very early stages of the investigation and are unable to comment further at this time," he said.
A St John spokesperson said two ambulances were called to a Williams Ave property in Manurewa at 5pm last night. One patient was transport in a critical condition to Middlemore Hospital.