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The nine-month-old girl was found unresponsive when emergency services were called to a home in Binnaway near Coonabarabran in 2018.
The baby was taken to Coonabarabran Hospital where staff tried to save her but she died a short time later.
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Bowraville at 9.45 am today.
He has been refused bail.
Strike Force King was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death.
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“After receiving new information, strike force officers executed a crime scene warrant at a home at Binnaway on Wednesday 31 May 2023,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“Following further inquiries, detectives arrested a 37-year-old man at a home at Bowraville at 9.45am today.
“He was taken to Macksville Police Station and charged with murder.”
He is expected to appear at Macksville Local Court later today.
