Police will not lay charges over a dog attack in Christchurch which killed a child earlier this month.
Sonny-Charles Watson, 1, died after being bitten by a dog at a home in Basingstoke St, Aranui on August 14.
In confirming no charges would be laid, police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend said previously that a young child was found in a critical condition at the scene.
"Despite the immediate efforts of first responders and a member of the household, the child sadly died at the scene," Overend said.
Christchurch City Council was approached for comment, but had nothing to add beyond their earlier statement, which said the dog involved was being held at its animal shelter.
'Ray of sunshine': Parents mourn their baby boy
Sonny's parents, in a statement released through police, described their son as the light of everyone's life.
"Sonny was not just the light of our lives but everyone he came in contact with. The most beautiful little boy, full of love and laughter for everyone. Shine bright our ray of sunshine," they said.
In an earlier tribute posted to social media, the parents said they had lost their "wee sunshine" and asked for time to grieve.
"Fly high sunshine. Love you forever," they wrote.
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