Source: Radio New Zealand
Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home. Supplied
Police have named the man who died on Wednesday in Waikanae.
Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at 3:15pm at a Kakariki Grove home and died at the scene.
Tofts’ death launched a homicide investigation.
Three men aged 20, 25 and 26 are facing charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The same day another man was found with serious injuries in Paraparaumu, which police believe was related.
Field crime manager detective inspector Jamie Wood said investigators were working to determine the sequence of events that led up to the 45 year-old’s death and those involved.
Wood said a scene examination was expected to be completed in the next day or so.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information which might be relevant to the investigation, he said.
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