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Homicide investigation after man with critical injuries dies in Waikato

13:37 pm on 12 February 2023

(file image) Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

A homicide investigation is underway after a man found with critical injuries died at Waikato Hospital.

The man was found at a Clyde Street address in Hamilton East on 7 February after 8pm.

A second person had moderate injuries, and both were taken to hospital.

The critically-injured man died in hospital on 11 February.

A 20-year-old man appeared in Hamilton District Court on 8 February charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He was remanded in custody to reappear on 22 February.