To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager:
A homicide inquiry is ongoing after a man died in Waikanae yesterday afternoon.
Police were called to Kakariki Grove at around 3.15pm yesterday, where a man was located critically injured and subsequently passed away.
Three men - aged 20, 25 and 26 - have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the incident that resulted in the man's injuries. Further charges are currently being considered.
Police are also investigating an incident in Hadleigh Court, Waikanae at around 4.25pm yesterday, where a man was found with serious injuries.
We believe the incidents in Kakariki Grove and Hadleigh Court are related, and we are working to establish exactly what has occurred, and to identify and locate anyone else who may have been involved.
A large number of officers from across Wellington District have been deployed to assist in this investigation, and Waikanae residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the Kakariki Grove and Hadleigh Court areas as we continue our enquiries.
