The man died of a suspected stab wound at the scene in Church Street, Ōpōtiki. Photo: 123rf.com
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died in the Bay of Plenty overnight.
They say about six people were fighting in central Ōpōtiki shortly after midnight.
The man died of a suspected stab wound at the scene in Church Street.
No arrests have yet been made, and the police say it is believed gang members were involved.
"If anyone has any information on what happened, who has not yet spoken to police, we would urge you to do so," Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam said.
