South Auckland street fight: Police arrest man, 19, after deadly Ōtara brawl

A 19-year-old has been arrested after a man died following a street fight in the South Auckland suburb of Ōtara.

Police were called to a house on the corner of Bairds Rd and Wymondley Rd shortly before midnight on Friday after reports of a group brawl.

Two men were found with critical injuries upon arrival and were rushed to hospital. One died shortly after.

In an update today, Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua said a 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to the second victim in the brawl.

“That victim has since been discharged from hospital,” he said.

A post-mortem examination of the victim was completed earlier today and police are continuing to piece together the lead-up to the death.

A person has been arrested following a deadly street fight in South Auckland. Photo / Hayden Woodward

“Once those inquiries are complete, further charges are likely,” Vaaelua said.

The 19-year-old is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday.

“Police would like to thank the members of the community who have assisted with this investigation to date.”

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