Further Arrest In Whakatāne Homicide
Police have arrested a third man for the murder of
48-year-old Mark Hohua in
Whakatāne.
Mr Hohua died
in hospital early on June 19 from injuries sustained
the
previous evening.
A 34-year-old man is due to
appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow (July
6)
charged with murder.
This follows the earlier arrest of two men, also charged with murder.
A 25-year-old
and a 32-year-old are remanded in custody and due to
reappear
in court on July 20.
Police would like to
reiterate an appeal for anyone who has information
about
how Mr Hohua sustained his injuries, to come
forward to Police on 105 and
quote file
220618/2962.
Information can also be provided
anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555
111 or http://www.crimestoppers-nz.org
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