The Flaxmere community gathers for a karakia to honour the injured boy and other children who suffer at the hands of those who should be protecting them. A 4-year-old Flaxmere boy who was critically injured in an alleged assault in January has been released from hospital. The boy spent several months at Starship Hospital in Auckland. READ MORE:* Beaten Flaxmere boy regains consciousness, manages to speak a few words* Police working 'really well' with family of critically injured Flaxmere boy* Grandparents of critically injured Flaxmere boy by his side at Starship HospitalFoster confirmed today the boy had been moved into an Auckland rehab centre after being discharged from hospital over the lockdown period. It was likely the boy suffered sustained beatings over a long period of time.

Source: Stuff June 09, 2020 07:07 UTC