A man will be back in court next month in relation to an assault that left two people seriously injured and one dead
A man will be back in court next month in relation to an assault that left two people seriously injured and one dead
29 December 2020
Police were called to a Nukuhou property, south of Whakatane, about 5pm on Christmas Eve.
Three men were taken to hospital -- and one died from his injures on Boxing Day.
A homicide investigation's been launched .
A 35-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He's due to appear in the Whakatane District Court on January 20.
A number of people are assisting Police and anyone who's yet to speak to investigators are being urged to come forward.
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