A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a Tokaanu man.
Gordon Alfred Tunnicliffe, 64, died after an incident in his home near Turangi early on Saturday April 14.
Detective Inspector Mark Loper of the Bay of Plenty police said a 21-year-old had been arrested and charged with assault shortly after the incident.
However, the charge has today been upgraded to murder as a result of further police inquires, including the analysis of post-mortem results.
The 21-year-old remains in custody and will appear in the Taupo District Court tomorrow.
Mr Tunnicliffe died in Cranford Hospice, Hastings on 28 April, two weeks after the incident in his home near Turangi.
Mr Loper said Mr Tunnicliffe's family had been advised of the murder charge and police would continue to work closely with the family to keep them informed.
