Police launch homicide inquiry in Hawke's Bay after man dies

  • 03/09/2018
Police launch homicide inquiry in Hawke's Bay after man dies
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Police have launched a homicide inquiry in Hawke's Bay after the death of a man.

He was found with critical injuries on Sunday evening at a private address on Maraekakaho Road in Bridge Pa, Hastings.

He died in Wellington Hospital on Monday morning.

Police are speaking to two people in relation to the death, and one 61-year-old man has been charged with assault and intent to injure.

He will appear in Hastings District Court on Tuesday, and police say they are not looking for anyone else at this stage.

A post mortem is expected to be conducted on Tuesday.

Newshub.