Source: Radio New Zealand
Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home. Supplied
Police have arrested another two men in relation to their homicide investigation of a man who died in a Waikanae home last week.
Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at 3:15pm at a Kakariki Grove home and died at the scene.
A 23 and 25-year-old were arrested on Tuesday morning at two Lower Hutt homes with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad.
They’ve been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police said further charges were likely as the investigation progresses.
Three men, aged 20, 25 and 26, were already facing the same charges in relation to the incident.
There will be a continued police presence in at the two homes where police made the arrests as officers undertake further enquiries.
Police said there was no risk to public safety.
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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