UPDATED 9.27am The 22 year-old man involved in the crash during a police pursuit which seriously injured a five-month-old baby yesterday will be released from hospital this morning and will appear in court. 

The man will appear in the Auckland District Court on a breach of bail charge but further charges are likely, police said.

A Serious Crash Unit investigation is underway and police anticipate laying further charges once this has been conducted. They said it could take several weeks. 

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Meanwhile, New Zealand is being urged to follow Australian's lead in reducing police pursuits.

As well as the incident in West Auckland yesterday, three teenagers have died in pursuits so far this year.

Australian road safety consultant John Lambert said New Zealand should consider following Tasmania, where pursuits have been replaced with lock downs and road spikes.

"Tasmania, since they introduced this policy, had one death in relation to a police pursuit in 16 years and that was in relation to a serious crime."

He said when police pursue offenders they significantly increase the risk of fatalities and injuries, and increase the risk of police officers and innocent bystanders being injured.

Queensland and Victoria have also restricted the use of police pursuits.

However, the Police Minister's standing by her position on police pursuits following another incident resulting in an accident and injuries.

Police Minister Judith Collins said the situation is very sad but unfortunately that's what happens when you've got speeding drivers who put children, and other drivers, at risk.

She's not changing her position from earlier this week where she said police have a job to do.

“The fact is the police haven’t caused anyone to speed – he was speeding anyway, that’s the problem.”