Radio NZ
January 9 2007; 17:03

Police say no arrest imminent in Makaza investigation

The police in Christchurch have held a media conference to say an arrest is not imminent in their investigation into the death of 10 year old Charlene Makaza.

Detective Inspector Malcolm Johnson says the police have interviewed 25 people in relation to the inquiry.

Charlene died in hospital on Sunday after being found unconscious in her bed and the initial post-mortem examination indicates she was suffocated.

The police are not commenting on injuries suffered by the girl, but say they do not believe her death was accidental.