Police investigate unexplained death of baby in Napier

A baby has died in unexplained circumstances in Napier. Photo / File

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a baby in Napier.

The police were notified about the infant being admitted to the Hawke's Bay Hospital around 5.45am on Thursday, where they were pronounced deceased.

A Hawke's Bay DHB spokeswoman said Hawke's Bay Hospital clinicians were working with police as part of the investigation.

Inquiries are under way to establish the circumstances, a police spokesperson said.