Waikato toddler killed in 'non-accidental' incident

  • 26/07/2018
Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson died in Waikato Hospital late on Tuesday night.
Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson died in Waikato Hospital late on Tuesday night. Photo credit: File

A toddler has died after she sustained injuries believed to be "non-accidental".

Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson died in Waikato Hospital late on Tuesday night.

She received medical attention after being injured in an incident at a Tirau address. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of how she acquired the fatal injuries.

A post-mortem is underway.

Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Cranshaw asks that anyone with information about what happened to Comfort contact Tokoroa Police on 07 885 0100.

They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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