Homicide investigation launched after Palmerston North death

The man will appear in court on Wednesday.
The man will appear in court on Wednesday. Photo credit: Getty

Police have charged a 32-year-old man with murder after the death of a man in Palmerston North.

Late Tuesday morning the 34-year-old man was seriously injured in an incident on Rugby Street - he was rushed to hospital but died a short time later.

Police say they want to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Rugby Street - including the occupants of a silver or grey SUV or people mover which was in the area at the time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 105 and quote file number 200908/9621