Oxford baby death: Woman charged with neglect after infant’s death; is due in court today

Michael Steele with his son Kevin Chen before he suddenly died this week. Steele is now demanding answers after saying he raised the alarm about Oranga Tamariki before the tragedy. Photo / included

A woman was charged with child neglect after the baby died in “unexplained” circumstances four months ago.

Two-month-old Kevin Chen died at home in Oxford, North Canterbury, about 70km northwest of the city Christchurch – August 5.

Police initially described the sudden death as “unexplained.”

The woman has now been charged with ill-treatment or neglect of a child under 18 and another charge.

She is expected to appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning.