Water-related fatality, Papatoetoe

Police can confirm a child has died in a water-related incident at an address in Papatoetoe.

Emergency services attended after receiving a report at around 5:15pm.

The child was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but sadly passed away a short time later.

Police extends its condolences to whānau.

Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.

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