Police at the scene of a homicide near Gordonton on Wednesday afternoon after a man died overnight. Photo / Belinda Feek
Police at the scene of a homicide near Gordonton on Wednesday afternoon after a man died overnight. Photo / Belinda Feek
A man has died after a family harm incident near Morrinsville.
Police said a 42-year-old has since been arrested and taken into custody after they were called to the property at Gordonton, on the outskirts of Hamilton, last night.
The victim was seriously injured and died of his injuries inhospital this morning.
Police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the man's death.
The accused appeared in the Hamilton District Court this afternoon on a charge of assaulting a woman he was in a family relationship with.
The police prosecutor told the court the incident was still being actively investigated by officers and further charges were likely due to the victim dying overnight.
Defence lawyer Alex Williams successfully sought interim name suppression and didn't apply for bail.
She said the accused had been seen by forensic staff at court who would prepare a report.
