Man charged with murder after baby dies in Hamilton incident

Thursday 2 January 2025 · 8 outlets · 7 reports · updated Thu 2 Jan 2025, 5:15pm

In this story High Court, Andy Saunders

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a violent incident in Fairfield on Wednesday. A baby died, while a woman and another child remain in hospital in serious but stable condition. Police are continuing their investigation and scene examination at the Douglas Crescent property.

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1. StuffThu 2 Jan 2025, 1:02pm

   Baby died in horrific Hamilton New Year incident; man charged with murder (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 2 Jan 2025, 1:04pm

   Man charged with murder over baby's death in Fairfield (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 2 Jan 2025, 1:16pm

   Man charged with murder of baby after Hamilton stabbing (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 2 Jan 2025, 1:26pm

   Hamilton baby homicide: Man charged with murder after fatal family harm incident (opens in new tab)

   • Hamilton baby homicide: Locals distraught at baby’s death as man faces murder charge (opens in new tab) Thu 2 Jan 2025, 4:54pm
5. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Jan 2025, 1:33pm

   Man charged with murder after baby's death in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

6. Waikato TimesThu 2 Jan 2025, 5:15pm

   Hamilton’s horrific start to the year leaves baby dead, others injured (opens in new tab)

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