29 Mar 2021

Napier assault becomes homicide investigation

6:49 pm on 29 March 2021

A homicide investigation has been launched in Napier after an assault this afternoon.

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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police were called to Mersey St in the suburb of Pandora about 1.20pm.

One person was assaulted by two others and died afterwards, police said.

They are seeking witnesses to the incident.

Anyone with information was asked to call police on 0800 555 111 or 105, and quote file number 210329/1374, or via Crimestoppers anonymously.