Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Police acknowledge verdict in baby murder case

NZ Police has acknowledged the verdict handed down in the High Court at Christchurch today in relation to the death of a three-month-old child in Christchurch in 2021.

Michael Topp has been found guilty of the murder and serious assaults of his 3-month-old baby daughter on 31 December 2021.

“A homicide investigation is a terribly distressing experience, not only for the family and friends of those affected, but also for the Police staff and other agencies involved,” Police said in a statement.

“This has been no different, and today is about the child’s mother and all those who dearly loved this baby.”

Sentencing of Mr Topp is scheduled for 16 July.

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