One-year-old baby and child, four, are killed in alleged double murder – as cops speak to a single person linked to their deaths
- NZ Police investigating the deaths of a baby and child
- Their bodies were found inside a Ruakaka home
- Detectives speaking with a person linked to the case
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The bodies of a baby and child have been discovered inside a property in what police suspect is a horrific double murder.
Officers in Northland, New Zealand, were confronted by the grisly scene at a home on Peter Snell Drive in Ruakaka at 7:30am on Monday, following reports of problems at the home.
A homicide investigation into the deaths of the one-year-old and four-year-old has been launched and detectives are now speaking to a woman, 1News reported.
‘Our investigation is still in the early stages and we are currently speaking with a person as part of our inquiries,’ Detective inspector Bridget Doell said.
‘There will be an increased police presence in the area, and we will provide further updates as our investigation progresses.’
The bodies of a baby and a child have been discovered inside a property in what police suspect is a horrific double murder (scene pictured)
Detective Inspector Doell said nobody else was being sought in connection to the incident.
Police have also spoken with neighbours on the quiet residential street.
Local news outlet Stuff reports the house was managed by Kainga Ora, New Zealand’s social housing provider.
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Kāinga Ora’s regional director for Northland, Jeff Murray, said in a statement this morning: ‘Our thoughts are with the whānau and with the small Ruakākā community who will all feel the impacts of this tragedy.’
‘We will be checking in with our customers in the area to see what support they may need.
‘Due to the ongoing police investigation, we are unable to comment further.’
Officers in Northland, New Zealand, were confronted by the grisly scene at a property on Peter Snell Drive in Ruakaka at 7:30am on Monday, following reports of problems at the home (scene pictured)
A homicide investigation into the deaths of the one-year-old and four-year-old has been launched and detectives are now speaking to a woman who was at the address (scene pictured)
Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo described the incident as ‘tragic and shocking’.
‘The family and community will be reeling and will need support,’ Mr Cocurullo told the Northern Advocate on Monday.
The principal of One Tree Point School sent her love to the Ruakaka community and said support was available to students.
‘We are aware of the sad loss of two children in Ruakākā this morning,’ principal Shirley Winters wrote on Facebook.
‘Our sincere aroha and thoughts are with the whānau and everyone concerned. We have support systems in place for any of our tamariki who need it.’
Ruakaka, a small beachside community, is located about 135km north of Auckland on New Zealand’s North Island.
