A homicide investigation is underway after a man died following an assault in Bay of Plenty.
Police said officers were called to the assault at about 4:40pm on Thursday at Ford St, Ōpōtiki.
The victim was transported to Ōpōtiki Medical Centre and then Whakatane Hospital, where he died on Friday.
Officers have since arrested a 44-year-old man on Friday evening after executing a search warrant in Ōpōtiki, a spokesperson said.
The man is due to appear in the Whakatane District Court on Saturday charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police said nobody else is being sought in relation to the assault.
Anyone who witnessed the assault, on or near Ford St, Ōpōtiki between 4:10pm and 4:40pm on Thursday, or who has information that could assist the investigation, should call police on 105, or make a report online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 referencing file number 230921/0907. Reports can also be made anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org
