4 May 2011

Man charged with three-year-old's murder

5:04 pm on 4 May 2011

A man has been charged with the murder of a three-year-old girl in Auckland.

Seina Unaloto Ikamanu spent nine months in Starship Hospital before dying in December last year.

Police say a 28-year-old has been charged with murder, as well separate charges of causing injuries and grievous bodily harm.

The man is also facing a charge of failing to provide the necessaries of life.

He been remanded on bail after appearing in the Auckland High Court on Wednesday.