Monday, 6 January 2025

37yo man charged with murder after dead child's body found in vehicle

    1. Canterbury
    2. National

    Photo: RNZ
    Photo: RNZ
    A man has been charged with murder after the discovery of a child's body in a vehicle.

    Police have launched a homicide investigation in the Auckland suburb of Manukau.

    They said a man arrived at the Manukau Police Station about 1am on Monday and the body was discovered shortly afterwards.

    The 37-year-old was known to the child and their family, police say.

    He was due to appear in Manukau District Court today charged with murder.

    A post-mortem and other inquiries would be carried out this week.

    Victim Support is providing the child's mother and family with assistance and support.

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