UPDATE: Man injured during arrest in Levin dies

A 65-year-old man who was seriously injured in Levin earlier this week died in Wellington Regional Hospital overnight.

The man was in the process of being arrested by Police at about 3pm on Tuesday, during which he fell to the ground. The police officer attending called for medical assistance and the man was transported to hospital.

Police extend their sincere condolences to the man's whānau and friends for their loss.

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