A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton
A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton
23 February 2026
Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali was 22 when he killed his baby, Mustafa Ali, in June 2024 - with the infant dying from what Police described as non-accidental blunt force injuries.
The now 24-year-old was due to go on trial today defending a murder charge, and two assault charges against his partner.
He instead pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter, assault with intent to injure and assaulting a person in a family relationship.
A sentencing date's yet to be set.
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