Man, 60, charged following a death in Tikipunga

Police were called to a Balmoral Rd address in Tikipunga, Whagarei yesterday. Photo / Northern Advocate

A 60-year-old man will be appear in court today on a charge of assault after a violent incident left a young man dead north of Whangarei yesterday.

Police were called to a Balmoral Rd address in Tikipunga about midnight yesterday after the altercation left a 25-year-old man dead at the scene.

The 60-year-old man was arrested at the address and police launched a homicide investigation.

Two other people, who were at the address, are assisting police with the investigation.

The 60-year old man will appear in Whangarei District Court today.

Detective Inspector Kevin Burke said a post-mortem examination was being carried out in Auckland today.

Police are expected to finish a scene examination, with the assistance of specialists from ESR, today.

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call Whangarei Police on 09 430 4500 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.