An 18-year-old woman has been arrested following the death of a two-year-old in Hamilton in April.
Police said the woman has been charged with murder and will appear in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday.
Police said the arrest comes after an extensive investigation into the child's death.
On Saturday, April 9, police were flagged down by the occupants of a vehicle on Heaphy Terrace, who requested assistance with an unresponsive child.
"The child was transported to hospital, however, passed away that evening," police said
"This is a tragic event, however as the case is now before the courts Police are unable to comment further."
