Police investigating after child injured, Southland

As stated by Detective Inspector Stu Harvey:

Police have launched an investigation after a young child suffered a severe injury in Otautau last night.

Emergency services were called to an address at around 6:50pm on Sunday.

The child was taken to Southland Hospital where they remain in a critical condition.

As result of Police enquiries, a 19-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. They will appear in the Invercargill District Court later today.

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