This afternoon, Police have located, arrested, and charged a 34-year-old man
with murder after a homicide investigation was launched in Mt Roskill earlier
this week.

The man who died was 26-year-old Tofimua Matagi, who passed away from
injuries following an assault on Thursday 31 August at the Richardson’s Bar
and Restaurant.

Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

The Police investigation remains ongoing, and a number of witnesses will be
spoken to over the coming weeks.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews says the investigation team has worked
some long hours to get this result and bring some relief to the victim’s
devasted family.

The 34-year-old will appear in Auckland District Court on Monday.

Matthews would like to thank those members of the public who have assisted
Police in achieving this quick outcome.

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