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Man likely died of 'medical event' following altercation in Waihi Beach on New Year's Day

January 7, 2020

Police are still investigating the death of a man in Waihi Beach during an altercation on New Year's Day. 

While their inquries are ongoing, police say current indications are that 56-year-old Derrick Hann died of a medical issue, unrelated to the altercation. 

The Coroner has been notified and police aren't looking for anyone else over the matter. 

Mr Hann's death follows another on a nearby property in which a 22-year-old man was killed just days later. 

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder and was due to appear in Hamilton District Court yesterday. 

Police have said there was nothing to suggest the incidents were connected.


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