Two teenage girls have had their charges upgraded to murder in connection with the death of 54-year-old Hamilton man Norman Kingi.
A 15-year-old and 13-year-old appeared in the Hamilton Youth Court today on one count each of murder. The charges had been upgraded from aggravated wounding.
The 15-year-old also faces a charge of unlawfully interfering with a motor vehicle.
A 12-year-old is being dealt with through Youth Aid.
The duo, whose details are suppressed, were represented strongly by family and friends who remained silent throughout their appearances.