Investigation into suspicious death in Maketu underway

As stated by Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a two-year-old girl found deceased on the tidal flats at Little Waihi, Maketu on Thursday 21 March.

Western Bay of Plenty Police attended reports of disorder in the area at around 10.40am on Thursday morning, and later discovered the body.

Police are continuing with a scene examination, and are speaking with family and potential witnesses.

Police do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the community.

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