Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a serious assault in the small Bay of Plenty town of Tāneatua.
A 57-year-old man died in Waikato hospital on Tuesday after being the victim of an assault on Monday at around 2 pm.
According to a statement, police were at an address overnight in Cobham Street where a scene examination will continue today.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information that could assist the investigation.
Anyone with information should contact Police via 105 and quote file number 220214/0810, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
