Insanity plea in Bay toddler kidnap case

The accused appeared in Rotorua District Court this morning. File photo.

The teenager accused of kidnapping a Bay of Plenty toddler from his bed has pleaded not guilty by way of insanity.

The 17-year-old appeared on Rotorua District Court today charged with kidnapping an 18-month-old child from his Rotorua home in December last year.

The alleged offender, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was excused from court as his lawyer entered his plea on his behalf.

The defendant was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 10.

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