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Taupo homicide victim named

Friday, 11 October 2013, 3:35 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Taupo homicide victim named

Friday, 11 October 2013 - 3:18pm

National News

A man killed in Taupo early this morning has been identified as 19-year-old Wiremu Birch.

A homicide investigation has been launched and a post mortem will be carried out in Auckland tomorrow morning to establish cause of death.

Police want to hear from anyone in the area of Rifle Range Road, Hinekura Avenue or Hinemoa Avenue, Taupo who saw or heard anything suspicious between 2.30am and 3.30am.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Taupo Police on 07 378 6060. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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