Man dies after assault in Hutt Valley

10:08 pm on 14 September 2018

A man has died after an assault in the Hutt Valley suburb of Taita.

Police said they were called to reports of a fight between a group of men on High Street at 7.45pm tonight.

A man suffered critical injuries, and died at the scene, they said.

One person has been arrested and taken into custody.

A scene guard will be in place overnight, and people are asked to avoid High Street between Burcham and Macky streets.