Man Charged With Murder Following Death Of Baby

Police have now made an arrest in relation to the murder of five-month-old Hope Elizabeth McFall-Schultz, who was killed in January.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Nelson District Court this afternoon.

I would like to thank the Invercargill community and Hope’s family for their assistance and patience during this investigation, Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy said.

Hope’s family continue to request privacy at this time.