Man charged with murder of teenager in Otara

Police have charged a man with the murder of a teenager in Otara town centre on Saturday night.

A Manukau labourer, 24, will appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow charged with clubbing Riki Mafi to death with a baseball bat.

He is the fifth person arrested in relation to the incident on Saturday.

Police said Mr Mafi's family was very relieved with the outcome.

- NZPA