Tuesday, 4 September 2018 - 11:41am |
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Second arrest in relation to Hawke's Bay homicide inquiry

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A second person has been charged in relation to the death of a man in Bridge Pa, Hastings.

The victim was found with critical injuries at a private address on Sunday 2 September, and died in Wellington Hospital on Monday.

A 61-year-old man charged with assault with intent to injure was due to appear in Hastings District Court today.

A second man has now been arrested. The 29-year-old is charged with common assault and was due to appear in Hastings court this morning. 

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Issued by the Police Media Centre