Hastings Police have commenced a homicide investigation following the death of a man critically injured in the early hours of 20 December.
The 24-year-old man had suffered a serious head injury in an alleged assault, which occurred in the vicinity of Jellicoe Street and Hood Street at around 3am.
He was flown to Wellington Hospital where he underwent surgery yesterday. Tragically, he has now passed away.
Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the alleged assault, or anyone who was in the Jellicoe Street/Hood Street area at the time and may have information which could assist our enquiries.
We would also like to hear from any Jellicoe Street residents who may have relevant CCTV footage.
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