A man's been arrested following the death of a baby in south Auckland last month.
Police said in a statement they arrested a 24-year-old man in the ongoing investigation after a baby died in Ōtara on May 23.
The infant was taken to the Watford Medical Centre in Ōtara and tragically, while CPR was carried out, the baby was pronounced dead.
Police said the man will appear in Manukau District Court on Wednesday on a charge of assault of a child.
"I want to acknowledge the family and those within the community who are continuing to assist Police with our ongoing investigation," detective inspector Warrick Adkin said.
"Investigations involving the death of a child have a profound effect on the family, wider community, and police staff."
Det Insp Adkin hasn't ruled out further charges.
"I would also like to recognise the investigation team’s continued hard work and perseverance through this investigation," Det Insp Adkin said.
"We all have a responsibility to protect our most vulnerable to prevent these tragedies. Our investigation is ongoing and Police cannot rule out further charges being laid."
