A homicide investigation is continuing into the death of a 77-year-old man in Horeke.
The investigation has been underway after the man was found critically injured at a property on Waikerikeri Road in the early hours of 22 May.
He sadly died at the scene.
Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says a scene examination is ongoing at a property on Waikerikeri Road.
¡°A team of 15 investigators are working on the enquiry, with Northland receiving support from other Police districts and from ESR scientists,¡± he says.
¡°Police want to assure the community that no other persons are being sought in relation to this matter.¡±
A 73-year-old man, who arrived the Kaikohe Police station on Wednesday night, has been remanded in custody on a range of unrelated charges.
He will reappear in the Kaikohe District Court next month.
Enquiries will continue into the 77-year-old man¡¯s death.
¡°A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted on the victim tomorrow,¡± Detective Inspector Johnston says.
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