Baby dies after being electrocuted by live wire at home

Baby was electrocuted by live wire on New Years holiday.

Police spokesperson Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo confirmed the death of the baby and expressed condolences to the family.

The incident reinforced a call by the Ministry of Police and Prisons for parents and guardians to be vigilant when it come to the safety of their children.

He said adults in the family home need to make sure young children can't reach electric sockets, cabinets and shelves are inaccessible, and for a TV stand to be mounted securely to avoid it falling on children.

He said the police are investigating.