17 Nov 2021

Man facing murder charge over Swanson man's death

6:04 pm on 17 November 2021

Police have upgraded charges against a 31 year old man, in relation to a death in west Aucklander over the weekend.

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Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

David Keith Yates, 65, was found dead at a house on Candia Road in Swanson on Saturday morning.

A man charged with assault, now faces a murder charge.

He is due to appear in the Waitakere District Court tomorrow.

The police are not seeking anyone else in connection with Yates' death.