16 Mar 2018

Four teens arrested over Flaxmere death

11:27 am on 16 March 2018

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a Hawke's Bay man two weeks ago.

Hastings District Court Photo:

The body of 40-year-old Kelly Donner was found outside a hotel in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere on 4 March.

The teenagers - aged between 14 and 16 - have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in Hastings District Court this afternoon.

Police are still looking for a fifth youth in relation to Mr Donner's death.

They said further charges were likely to be laid as their investigation progresses.

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