15 Dec 2021

Police arrest three people after death of man dropped at Takanini medical centre

3:39 pm on 15 December 2021

Police have arrested a further three people in relation to the death of a man who was dropped at an Auckland medical centre with critical injuries last month.

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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

22-year-old Rangiwhero Toia Ngaronoa, died in a hospital, shortly after being dropped at a Takanini medical centre with critical injuries on 21 November.

Counties Manukau Police have today arrested a further three people in relation to the death.

Police said two males, aged 33 and 36, along with a 48-year-old female have been charged with conspiracy to injure with intent.

All three people charged are due to appear in the Manukau District Court today.

Police said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.

Earlier this week, a 23-year-old woman was charged with murder in relation to the death.