The young child injured in an incident in Otautau, Southland, on Sunday 20 September has now sadly died.
Emergency services were called to an address around 6:50pm on Sunday, and the child was transported to hospital in critical condition.
They were later flown to Starship Hospital in Auckland; however, they sadly died this afternoon.
“Police are now treating this as a homicide investigation”, said Detective Inspector Stu Harvey.
“The man and woman, both aged 19, who had previously been charged in relation to the incident are expected to face further charges.
“We know this tragic incident will no doubt be felt widely in the Otautau community, and Police will be providing reassurance over the coming days.
“Police will also continue to support the child’s wider family as the matter progresses through the courts.”
New Zealand. A great place to bring up your children.
Another child beaten to death. Police investigate. Nothing more ever heard of it. Just a statistic.
What sort of vicious, sadistic behaviour had this child been undergoing and for how long? This type of behaviour doesn’t just spring into being.
A male and female of the sub-human species both aged 19?
How on earth were they ever let to be in charge of a child?
Don’t say nobody knew that child was at risk. I’ll guarantee there were red flags everywhere.
Sterilise them both until the death penalty is re-legislated in this country.
Totally agree there’s more to this why has the msm media been so quiet I would say they where well known to the police and child services and this child has died because of there lack of acti