A two-year-old died suddenly at a Christchurch house last night, after choking on a piece of food.
The police confirmed the cause of death this afternoon, after emergency services were called to the house on Wainoni Road last night.
Police outside the house in Christchurch Photo: RNZ / Belinda McCammon
A police spokesperson said the death was a great tragedy for the family, and the police extended their sympathies to them at this difficult time.
The matter has now been referred to the coroner.