New Zealand / Crime

Man charged with murder after Omanawa death

17:06 pm on 4 February 2021

A 51-year-old man has been charged with murder following a death in Omanawa, near Tauranga.

Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook

Western Bay of Plenty area investigations manager Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson identified the victim as 30-year-old Jamin Roemaata Harrison of Tauranga who was found dead on 25 January.

The 51-year-old man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court next on 24 February.

Rawlinson thanked the public who assisted police with the investigation.