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Police are appealing for information relating to a three-month-old baby girl who suffered multiple fractures to her body.
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott said on Thursday police were notified on 14 June a three-month-old baby had been brought to hospital by her family in Hutt Valley.
"The baby girl had a broken arm, which appeared an unusual injury for such a young baby.
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"Further examination has taken place at the hospital, which has identified multiple further fractures throughout the baby's upper and lower body. Police are investigating the circumstances of how these fractures and injuries have occurred - we do not believe the injuries could have been sustained accidentally."
"There will be people who know how the baby girl sustained such serious injuries and we are urging them - or anyone else with information - to do the right thing and come forward."
Anyone with information was asked to contact Police via 105, quoting file number 250614/8509.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
