80-year-old man charged with murder after woman found dead in Mount Maunganui

An 80-year-old man has been arrested by police and charged with murder following the death of an elderly woman in Tauranga last night.

The man was due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

He was arrested in relation to the death of a woman at a residential address in Mount Maunganui, a police spokeswoman said.

Police were called to the Bayswater Metlifecare Retirement Village in Mount Maunganui at 6.55pm on Sunday. A woman, aged 78, was found deceased at the address.

The man has been charged with murder and was scheduled to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

In a statement released by Bayswater Metlifecare Retirement Village, a Metlifecare spokeswoman described the incident as “extremely sad”.

“We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the individuals involved,” the spokeswoman said.

“We are providing support to our other residents and staff who knew them and have engaged Victim Support to assist.

“The police have requested information from us, however as this matter is now before the court, there is nothing further that we can add.”