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Update: Homicide Investigation, Whakatane
Police have filed a murder charge following a search warrant in Whakatane this morning, relating to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Te Teko on 15 November.
The 25-year-old woman initially charged with assault has now been charged with murder, as well as assaulting a child and assault with a weapon.
She has been remanded in custody since her last court appearance on 20 November.
A second person has also been arrested following this morning’s warrant.
A 61-year-old female is facing charges of manslaughter, assaulting a child and assault with a weapon.
Both women are due to appear in the Whakatane District Court tomorrow.
As the matter is now before the courts, Police can not provide any further comment.
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