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Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Caroline Wharton:
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Police acknowledge the sentencing of 25-year-old William James Sio in relation to the death of his five-year-old son Ferro-James Sio.
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Sio was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court today to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.
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The deliberate death of a child is a tragedy for all involved.
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In this case, Ferro-James was killed by the very person with a duty of care to protect him.?
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Our thoughts are with Ferro-James’ family and friends today as they continue to mourn his short life.
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We can only hope our work to hold his murderer to account will bring them some level of comfort.
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I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the investigation team who did an outstanding job in the face of these senseless acts on a vulnerable child.
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Police is committed to preventing and reducing the impact of family harm.
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We know it can be difficult to reach out, but Police and a range of other organisations are here to help.
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If you are the victim of family harm or you have concerns about the safety of a friend or loved one, please call 111.
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As there are other matters relating to Ferro-James’ death still before the court, Police is not able to add anything further at this time.
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ENDS
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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