Man charged after five-month-old baby suffered head injuries in Dargaville

Thursday 6 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Mar 2025, 5:14pm

In this story Whangārei CIB, Whangārei District Court

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The charge follows an investigation into serious head injuries sustained by a five-month-old baby in Dargaville on 28 December. The infant was treated at Dargaville, Whangārei, and Starship hospitals.

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1. StuffThu 6 Mar 2025, 4:51pm

   Man charged after investigation into 5-month-old baby’s head injuries (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 6 Mar 2025, 5:00pm

   Man arrested over five-month-old Dargaville baby's head injuries (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 6 Mar 2025, 5:04pm

   Arrest after baby suffered 'serious head injuries' in Northland (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 6 Mar 2025, 5:14pm

   Police arrest man, 22, after 5-month-old child taken to Dargaville Hospital with serious head injuries (opens in new tab)