A man has been charged after a baby was found with unexplained and serious injuries at a home in Hutt Valley yesterday morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott said police were called to an address in Avalon around 8am on Thursday following a report of a disorder.
Officers were alerted to a baby who “had allegedly been intentionally injured”, Wescott said.
The baby was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
He was due to reappear in the Hutt Valley District Court on December 1 charged with four counts of injures with intent to injure.
“We would like to thank members of the community who are supporting the family and who have come forward with information already,” Wescott said.
“Police would like to speak with anyone else who may have information in relation to the incident or witnessed any unusual behaviour.”
Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings added that it’s “not just whānau who are living in the house that can report concerns of harm to our tamariki, but anyone who suspects or witnesses behaviours that are concerning”.
Anyone with information was urged to contact Oranga Tamariki or police.
