New Zealand

Manslaughter charge laid over death of 3-month-old

10:53 am on 3 June 2022

A man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter over the death of a three-month-old baby.

A 27-year-old man will appear in court next week. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

The baby was flown to Starship Children's Hospital on 20 March 2021 after suffering life-threatening injuries at a Napier address.

His condition deteriorated and he died three days later.

A 27-year-old man accused of his manslaughter will appear in court in Napier next week.