A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Greymouth toddler Leith Hutchison in April.
Leith died on April 21 after suffering a serious head injury.
Today, Tasman District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Paul Borrell said that the arrest came after a "comprehensive and intensive" nine month criminal investigation.
A family spokesperson issued a statement through the police, that read:
"The past months have been harrowing for myself and the rest of my family. I am relieved that someone has today been brought before the courts.
