Three people have been arrested and charged in relation to the death of a man in Upper Hutt in 2019.
Kaimana Paul, 39, died during an incident outside the Glasshouse Bar on Main Street about 6pm on Wednesday 4 September 2019.
Ongoing Police enquiries have today led to the arrest of three locals ¨C two men, aged 29 and 75, and a 23-year-old woman.
All three have been charged with manslaughter and are expected to appear in Hutt Valley District Court today, 12 October.
Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Pritchard says Police conducted a meticulous investigation with thorough consideration of culpability.
¡°Our thoughts are with Mr Paul¡¯s family and friends today as we take this significant step forward in our investigation. We¡¯re also mindful of the impact this will have on the alleged offenders¡¯ families ¨C it¡¯s a difficult time for many people in our community,¡± he says.
As the matter is now before the court, Police is not in a position to comment further.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre