Baby dies in CBD

A baby died at an emergency housing provider in central Wellington. Wellington City Mission staff were called to an address on Manners St yesterday morning by a mother who discovered her child wasn’t breathing. Staff immediately called emergency services, but they were unable to resuscitate the child. Police have confirmed they were called to a property on Manners St. They do not believe the death was suspicious. Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says they are providing support to the family and staff.