Police investigate nine fractures sustained by three-month-old baby in Hutt Valley

Monday 7 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 7:41pm

Police are investigating how a three-month-old girl sustained nine fractures, including injuries to her ribcage, ankle and arm. The infant was taken to Hutt Hospital by her family on 14 June. Authorities believe the fractures occurred at different stages of healing and are continuing to appeal for information.

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1. The PostMon 7 Jul 2025, 3:35pm

   Police detail catalogue of injuries on 3-month-old baby girl (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 7 Jul 2025, 3:49pm

   Baby seriously injured in Hutt Valley sustained nine fractures (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 3:54pm

   Three-month old baby suffered nine fractures to her body in Hutt Valley, police reveal (opens in new tab)

4. StuffMon 7 Jul 2025, 4:23pm

   Police investigate serious injuries to 3-month-old girl in Hutt Valley (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesMon 7 Jul 2025, 7:41pm

   Baby suffered nine fractures, police reveal (opens in new tab)