Auckland: Operation Evelyn

Auckland City Police have updated their serious assault investigation to
homicide following the death yesterday Saturday 3 August of Mr Linder. The 42
year old homeless man was admitted to Auckland Hospital on Wednesday 31 July with facial injuries.

A 17 year old man was arrested Friday 2 August and charged with wounding Mr
Linder in regard to the incident. He is due to reappear in the Auckland
District Court on Monday 5 August.

Further charges are expected to be laid following the post mortem examination
to be held on Monday.

ENDS

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