Home / New ZealandAccused charged with murder of 8-month-oldNZ Herald18 Jun, 2014 11:15 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPhoto / FilePhoto / FileA man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby who has since died has been charged with the infant's murder.The 33-year-old, who has interim name suppression, reappeared at the Hamilton District Court today.He was remanded in custody until his next appearance on July 8 at the High Court. Police initially charged the man with assaulting the child, whom a neighbour said was his son, following an incident at their house on Sunday. He last appeared before the court on Tuesday where he sought bail through his lawyer.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.He was remanded in custody and has since been charged with the infant's murder.The baby boy, a twin, was admitted to Waikato Hospital with head injuries and was later moved to Starship Children's Hospital died overnight on Monday.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandCrimePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegation17 Sep 04:00 AMNew ZealandECan mulls 'nitrate emergency' declaration17 Sep 03:59 AMNew ZealandSevere winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rolls17 Sep 03:51 AMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
