Two people have been charged with neglect, 10 years after the unexplained death of a four-year-old girl in Northland.
Alestra Kepa-Hati died in Kaikohe in October 2015.
The girl had suffered a broken arm, broken pelvis and two separate head injuries in the weeks leading up to her death.
Detective Sergeant Natalie Syddall today said police have now arrested a man and woman in relation to the ongoing investigation.
“Today we arrested a 60-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, who have both been charged with four counts of neglect of a child under 18.
“Three of those charges relate to Alestra and one to another child.”
Syddall said police have been working hard gathering information about the circumstances leading up to Alestra’s death.
“The death of a child is a tragic and distressing incident for all involved.
“We would like to thank those members of the community who have come forward and provided information so far.”
The pair will appear in the Kaikohe District Court tomorrow.
