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Man charged with murder in Te Awamutu homicide investigation

December 16, 2021

A man has been charged with murder in a Te Awamutu homicide investigation.

The 19-year-old man was charged with murder after appearing in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday morning.

Police say the victim was 48-year-old Raymond Kaea from Kihikihi.

Police were called to the scene of his death shortly after 6am following reports of an altercation at a Hazelmere Crescent property on Wednesday.

Police say they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the matter and no further comment will be made at this stage.

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