Police are investigating following the death of a child in Auckland’s Manukau overnight.
A 37-year-old man arrived at the Manukau police station about 1am on January 6, where he spoke to police staff, leading to the discovery of a deceased child in the vehicle.
A man has been charged with murder after he arrived at the Manukau police station in Auckland about 1am. (Source: 1News)
Police said the man was known to the child and family.
“He has been arrested and will appear in the Manukau District Court later today, charged with murder,” a police spokesperson said.
A post-mortem and other inquiries would be carried out this week, and Victim Support was providing support to the child’s mother and family.