A man has died in hospital after an altercation between two men in Palmerston North last night.
Police have launched a homicide inquiry into the death of the 28-year-old man, who sustained injuries to his upper body.
Officers had been called to a central city address about 10pm yesterday where an altercation had occurred.
The 28-year-old man was taken to Palmerston North Hospital where he died this morning, police said.
A 26-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with murder. He is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court today.
