To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott:
Police investigating injuries suffered by a young baby in the Hutt Valley are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward.
On 14 June, Police were notified that a three-month old baby had been brought into hospital by her family.
The baby girl had a broken arm, which appeared an unusual injury for such a young baby.
Further examination has taken place at the hospital, which has identified multiple further fractures throughout the baby’s upper and lower body.
Police are investigating the circumstances of how these fractures and injuries have occurred – we do not believe the injuries could have been sustained accidentally.
There will be people who know how the baby girl sustained such serious injuries and we are urging them – or anyone else with information – to do the right thing and come forward.
If you can help, please contact Police via 105, quoting file number 250614/8509.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.