Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry:?
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Police have launched a homicide inquiry following the death of a three-month-old baby girl in Porirua on 13 November 2018.
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Following the completion of a post-mortem and scene examination, information has been gathered that indicates the baby died of non-accidental injuries.?
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A 22-year-old Porirua man has been arrested by Police and will appear in the Porirua District Court on 20 November 2018, facing one charge of male assaults female and assault on a child.
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The investigation is still ongoing and Police are working closely with the family of the deceased to ascertain further facts.
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This is a tragedy impacting on a large family group. Police are committed to supporting the family and providing answers to them.
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As the matter is now before the Court, Police are unable to provide further comment at this stage.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?