7 Aug 2025

Man charged after baby critically injured in Masterton

6:55 am on 7 August 2025
Police in Wellington. Generic image

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

A man has been charged after a three-month-old baby in Masterton suffered critical injuries.

The baby was admitted to Masterton Hospital on 25 July and moved to Starship Hospital in Auckland shortly afterwards.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hawke's Bay on Wednesday and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and contravening a protection order, police said.

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