UPDATE: Homicide Investigation, Tūrangi

As put by Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson:

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation in Tūrangi.

He will be appearing in Rotorua District Court today charged with Breaching a Protection Order. Further charges are being considered.

Emergency services were called to Hinerangi Street early yesterday morning, where one person was found deceased.

The investigation is continuing, and as part of this Police are still seeking any witnesses to what occurred, and any CCTV or video footage.

A large Police presence will remain in Tūrangi for the next few days as we piece together what happened.

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