Porirua man appears in court over death of 3-month-old girl

Porirua man appears in court over death of 3-month-old girl

A 22-year-old man has appeared in Porirua District Court on Tuesday over the death of a three-month-old baby girl.

Police launched a homicide inquiry following the death of the baby girl on November 13.

Following a post-mortem and scene examination, Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry says evidence indicates the baby died of "non-accidental injuries".

The man appeared on one charge of male assaults female and assault on a child. He was earlier charged with threatening behavior towards his partner, in September.

No plea was entered. 

The man was granted interim name suppression and will reappear in court on Wednesday for a bail hearing.

Newshub.