Hastings police call for witnesses to altercation that ended man’s life

Police are appealing for help from anyone who may have witnessed an altercation on the corner of Williams St and Waipuna St in Mahora, Hastings. Photo / Jack Riddell

Police are asking for help from anyone who witnessed an altercation in Hastings that led to a man’s death.

Officers want to speak to anyone passing the corner of Williams St and Waipuna St in Mahora between 8am and 10am last Saturday.

Police were called to a property shortly after 9.45am after reports of an altercation between a group of men, acting Detective Inspector James Keene said.

“During the altercation, one of the males has suffered a head injury after his head hit the ground.”

The man was taken to Wellington Hospital, where he died from his injuries late on Sunday.

Police were continuing to speak to those involved.

“Police would like to hear from any members of the community who may have heard or witnessed the altercation or anything unusual,” a spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately on 105 and refer to file number 251011/1232.