Radio NZ
January 18 2007; 06:21

Police to continue to talk to family members re death of girl

The police investigating the suspicious death of a Zimbabwean girl in Christchurch say they still have no firm suspects but will continue to talk to family members.

Charlene Makaza, 10, died almost two weeks ago in Christchurch Hospital, after being found unconsious in her bed.

Post mortem results indicate she was suffocated and sexually attacked.

Detective Inspector Malcolm Johnston says there is no evidence that an intruder was involved.

Detective Inspector Johnston says he wants to dispell any theory that Charlene died of natural causes, and says anyone who has knowledge of what happened to her should tell the police.