Police have confirmed they are investigating after a three-month-old baby suddenly died in Auckland over the weekend.
Ambulance and police were called to a Manukau apartment block at midday Saturday, and a heavy police presence remained at the residence through to yesterday, including the Counties Manukau Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Police today said it was a common protocol when a sudden death occurred for it to be thoroughly investigated, including the involvement of the CIB team.
Glynis Sandland, deputy chief executive Services for Children and Families North, said Oranga Tamariki would be assisting police with the investigation.
"We understand this matter will now be referred to the Coroner and there are no suspicious circumstances," Ms Sandland said in a statement.
A post-mortem is expected to be carried out today.
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