UPDATE: Hamilton homicide investigation

To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson:

Police can now name the victim of a homicide in Melville, Hamilton on 30 December.

He was Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta, aged 24, from Hamilton.

Police extend their sympathies to his whānau and loved ones at this difficult time.

The homicide investigation in relation to Te Reo's death is ongoing.

A 24-year-old woman has been charged with assault and will be appearing in Hamilton District Court. Further charges are likely.

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