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Police treating Whakatāne death as homicide

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30 Oct, 2020 01:34 AMQuick Read

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Police are treating a death in Whakatāne in the early hours of October 24 as a homicide.

A man was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with stab wounds, where he later died.

Police said in a statement today an investigation into the circumstances of the man's death was making good progress, however no arrests had been made at this stage.

A scene examination had been completed.

Police did not believe there was an ongoing risk to the general public.

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Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with Police on 105, quoting file number 201024/1866.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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