Kahira Olley asking the crowd who would be there to support someone if they asked for help. Photo / Stephen Parker
Kahira Olley asking the crowd who would be there to support someone if they asked for help. Photo / Stephen Parker
The life of a potential friend, husband, father and grandfather, cut short 10 days ago, has been remembered by Rotorua locals.
Ferro James Sio, 5, died on February 8 at Rotorua Hospital.
His father, William James Sio, 24, has been charged with assaulting a child and police havelaunched a homicide inquiry and indicated further charges are likely.
Sio is due to reappear in court on March 3.
Ferro James Sio, aged 5 years, on February 8 in Rotorua Hospital. Photo / File
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