Counties Manukau Police have charged a 26-year-old man with unlawful possession of a pistol, following the death of a two-year-old girl in Mangere this morning.
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The man was taken into Police custody today in relation to the girl’s death at a house in Favona Rd.
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The man will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow morning.
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Detective Inspector Faa Va’aelua says further charges will be considered at the conclusion of the investigation.
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Police are unable to identify the two-year-old, or the man who has been charged, as extended family of the child are yet to be notified.
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The name of the child is not expected to be released until tomorrow afternoon.
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No further comment is available at this stage.?
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Note: In the Firearms Act a pistol is defined as any firearm less than 762mm in length, which includes a shotgun or rifle which has been cut down.
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Kim Chambers 021 911 967/ 百春链
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Thursday, 2 June 2016 - 4:54pm |
Counties Manukau
Charge laid in relation to two-year-old's death
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