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Homicide investigation after man dies in Te Awamutu

December 15, 2021
New Zealand police officers.

New Zealand police officers. (Source: 1News)

A man has died after a reported altercation at a property in Te Awamutu on Wednesday morning.

Detective Inspector Daryl Smith said police have launched a homicide investigation after an “incident” at a Hazelmere Crescent property.

A 48-year-old died at the scene.

He said police were called to the address shortly after 6am following reports of an altercation.

The property has been cordoned off and a scene examination is underway.

Smith said police would be speaking to people in the area.

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