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Tuesday, 8 March 2016 - 11:02am |
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Name release - Putaruru death

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Police are investigating the death of ten-month-old Elliott Nicholas Allen Whitehead, who drowned last night at a residence in Putaruru. Both Fire and ambulance staff attended the scene but sadly could not resuscitate Elliott.

This is a tragedy and Elliott’s family has specifically requested, via Police, that media please respect their privacy and do not attempt to contact them.?

A scene examination will take place at the Putaruru residence this morning.? A post mortem is currently underway.? No further comment will be made at this stage while our inquiries are continuing.

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Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Cranshaw

Taupo Area CIB