Police are at an address on Barbadoes Street, Christchurch.
Photo: Louis Dunham / RNZ
A police investigation is under way after a baby suffered serious unexplained injuries at a Christchurch property.
Several police officers could be seen on Tuesday at a property on Barbadoes St.
RNZ understands the investigation relates to a baby who is in Christchurch Hospital.
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Officers are undertaking enquiries to establish how the infant came to be injured, including speaking with family members, said Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson.
Residents of Barbadoes Street may see a police presence in the coming days, as officers conduct area enquiries.
It’s understood the baby’s injuries are being treated as unexplained.
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