15 Oct 2019

Man dies after violent confrontation over attempted van break-in

5:16 pm on 15 October 2019

A man has died in hospital after a fight broke out following an attempted van break-in in West Auckland at the weekend.

A man has died in hospital after a fight broke out following an attempted van break-in in West Auckland at the weekend.

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Police confirmed he died in Auckland Hospital earlier today. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Two men were seen breaking into a van at the back of an address on Te Atatu Road early on Sunday morning.

A fight erupted between the owner of the van and one of the offenders, who lost consciousness and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police have confirmed he died in Auckland Hospital earlier today.