Police are appealing for information from the public relating to the alleged murder of a child in east Auckland.
Acting Detective Inspector Veronica McPherson of Counties Manukau Police criminal investigation branch says: “Police investigating the death of a child which occurred in East Tamaki on Sunday evening are appealing to the public.
“A 37-year-old male appeared before the Manukau District Court on Monday morning charged with murder.
“Police are not seeking anyone else in connection to this death.
“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity around the Waiouru Road area in Highbrook and East Tamaki between 8.30pm and 1am on the evening of Sunday, January 5.
“Police would also like to hear from anyone who observed a blue-coloured Nissan Bluebird in that area between those times.
“If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 250106/7049.”
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The investigation was launched after a man arrived at the Manukau Police Station at about 1am on January 6 and spoke to police staff, leading to the discovery of a deceased child in the vehicle.
Police say the 37-year-old man is known to the child and her family.
A post-mortem was to be carried out on the dead child and Victim Support is providing support to her mother and family.
The accused, who lives in South Auckland, is alleged to have killed the girl in East Tamaki.
