Woman arrested, charged with murder after man's death in Te Puke

The alleged offender will appear in court on Wednesday.
The alleged offender will appear in court on Wednesday. Photo credit: Newshub.

A woman has been charged with murder after the death of a man in the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke overnight.

She will appear in the Tauranga District Court on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to the corner of Seddon St and Station Rd at about midnight after reports a man was seriously injured. He was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

Following investigations, a woman was taken into custody, police said.

Locals and motorists who may have witnessed what happened were also being urged to come forward.

Police said anyone with information should contact 105, quoting file number 221227/3402, or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.