Three men will appear in court tomorrow charged in connection with the incident which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Wiremu Birch in Taupo this morning,
The men aged 23, 27 and 32 were arrested by police at various addresses in Taupo this afternoon.
All three have been charged with grievous bodily harm and will appear at Rotorua District Court tomorrow morning.
The investigation is continuing and police haven’t ruled out further arrests and charges. Police still want to hear from anyone in the area of Rifle Range Road, Hinekura Avenue or Hinemoa Avenue, Taupo who saw or heard anything suspicious between 2.30am and 3.30am.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Taupo Police on 07 378 6060. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256