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Man dies after Whakatāne assault, homicide probe launched

June 19, 2022
Waikato Hospital.

Waikato Hospital. (Source: 1News)

A homicide probe is underway after a Whakatāne man, who was "seriously asssaulted", died in hospital on Sunday.

The 48-year-old man succumbed to injuries after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

He had initially been taken to Whakatāne Hospital shortly before 11.30am on Saturday after being "seriously injured" in an assault.

Police said they were seeking the public's help in their homicide investigation.

Anyone with information that may assist police is being asked to call 105 and quote file number 220618/2962. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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