The six-month-old girl was transferred to Hutt Hospital Burns Unit after being brought into Nelson Hospital on Friday. A baby girl suffered burns from hot water to her face and body after an argument broke out out at a house in Nelson. Detective Senior Sergeant Wayne McCoy said on Tuesday that police had spoken to several occupants at the address and inquiries were continuing. The six-month-old girl was admitted to Nelson Hospital on Friday afternoon and later transferred to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital in Wellington. Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to contact the Nelson Child Protection Team on 03 546 3840.

Source: Stuff July 15, 2019 23:37 UTC