Sunday, 14 July 2013 - 12:44pm |
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Police release name of deceased baby boy

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Police have released the name of the one-year-old Whangärei boy who died in Auckland Starship Hospital on Friday night.

The boy's name is Ateryu Taylor-Matene.

Following Ateryu's death police launched a homicide inquiry and a team of 25 police staff remain focused on establishing what happened to cause the death of Ateryu.

The scene examination at the address of interest in Carlton Crescent, Kamo continues today.

Police also hope to have the interim results of the post mortem today. These results will not be released.

For media inquiries contact Northland Police Communications Manager Sarah Kennett on 09 430 4525 or 027 494 1214