15 Dec 2021

Homicide investigation into 48yo man's death in Te Awamutu

12:24 pm on 15 December 2021

Police have launched a homicide investigation over a death at a Te Awamutu property.

Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.

Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

A 48-year old man died at an address in Hazelmere Crescent.

Police were called to the property at 6.15am after reports of an altercation.

The property was cordoned off and a scene examination was under way.