Man charged with manslaughter following death at Hutt Hospital

A man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly causing a brain injury to a 75-year-old man in a hospital altercation.

Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd said the victim was taken to Wellington Hospital following the altercation at Hutt Hospital on December 27.

“He was later transported back to Hutt Hospital, where he died on January 19.

“An investigation was launched to determine exactly what occurred prior to his death, which has since resulted in a charge of manslaughter.

“A 23-year-old man was due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court today on a charge of manslaughter.

Police have been in contact with the whānau of the deceased, who we extend our deepest sympathies to at this difficult time, Martin said.

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