Six people have been arrested in Whanganui following the death of a man after an assault last night.
The 57-year-old died following an assault at a property in Rimu St, Whanganui.
He was treated at the address by ambulance staff, but later died in Whanganui Hospital.
The assault is believed to be connected to a dispute between individuals who are known to each other.
A post-mortem is expected to be conducted tomorrow and police said details regarding the victim would not be released until next of kin are advised.
