As stated by Detective Inspector Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau CIB:
A homicide investigation has been launched and one person has been arrested following the death of a man in hospital yesterday.
Police were making enquiries after a 60-year-old man was taken to hospital from a property in Pakuranga on 17 April with serious head injuries.
Sadly, the man died as a result of his injuries on Wednesday 26 April and a homicide investigation was subsequently launched.
A 48-year-old male was last week arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure and is due to re-appear in the Manukau District Court on 3 May 2023.
Police have confirmed that further charges will be considered.
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