Homicide investigation launched after Mangere assault victim dies

A man who was assaulted in south Auckland over the weekend has died in hospital.

Police say the 31-year-old was attacked on Naylors Dr in the early hours of Saturday.

Two men, aged 20 and 23, have already been charged over the incident. Police say they are now treating it as a homicide, and more charges may be laid.

A third man is also wanted in connection to the death.

Anyone with any information was asked to contact police on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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