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Man arrested after person found dead in Bay of Plenty homicide

June 1, 2020

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A man has been arrested after a body was found near Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, in the early hours of this morning.

A man in his 50s was found dead in a Waihau Bay property, east of Ōpōtiki, at around 1.30am, prompting a homicide investigation.

Police say a 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene "without incident" who'll be charged in relation to the death.

Police are continuing to investigate the homicide, with a scene examination to take place today.

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