Man dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launched

A homicide investigation is under way in Hastings after a man died from injuries suffered in an assault near a Camberley park.

Detective Inspector Martin James said police were called to a “group of people fighting” on Kiwi Lane about 10.30pm on Sunday.

Police were advised a man had been dropped off at the emergency department at Hastings Hospital and was in a critical condition following an assault.

“The man has sadly died a short time later in hospital. Police are now working to establish exactly what has occurred and the events leading up to this man’s death.”

Officers at Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after an overnight incident. Photo / Jack Riddell

Police were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley on Monday morning.

James said the community could expect to see an increased police presence in the area as they carried out a scene examination and made further inquiries.

“Police would ask anyone who was in the area at the time and saw or heard anything to get in touch with police.

“You can contact us either online here or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250217/0218.”