New Zealand / Hawke's Bay

Police name man killed by two people in assault in Napier

16:49 pm on 31 March 2021

The man killed in an assault by two people in the Napier suburb of Pandora on Monday has been named.

An image of the maroon Holden Commodore police are seeking sightings of. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

He was 63-year-old Peter Lui.

Peter Lui. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police are looking for witnesses to the attack as part of a homicide investigation into Lui's death.

Sights of a "vehicle of interest" are also being sought.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw a maroon Holden Commodore in the days prior to the incident on Monday.

In a statement, police said they "understand that the events of Monday have rightfully caused concern and we want to reassure the community that there will be a strong and visible police presence across the city".