New Zealand / Crime

Homicide investigation launched after man's death

12:18 pm on 27 April 2023

A 48-year-old man charged with intent to injure is due to re-appear in Manukau District Court on 3 May. Police say further charges will be considered. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

A homicide investigation has been launched into the death of a 60-year-old man in Auckland.

He was found with serious head injuries at a home in Manurewa on 17 April, and died yesterday in hospital.

A 48-year-old man was last week arrested and charged with intent to injure.

He is due to re-appear in Manukau District Court on 3 May and the police said further charges would be considered.