Christchurch Police are investigating after an baby was taken to hospital with serious injuries in circumstances that remain unexplained.

The child was admitted yesterday, April 27, and officers are now working to establish how the injuries occurred.

Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson said investigators are speaking with family members as part of their enquiries.

“Officers are undertaking enquiries to establish how the infant came to be injured, including speaking with family members,” Johnson said.

He says residents in the Barbadoes Street area may notice a police presence in the coming days as officers carry out further enquiries in the neighbourhood.

No arrests have been announced and the investigation is ongoing.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​