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Newtown Fire - Name Release
Police can now release the names of one of those who died
in the Loafers
Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last
week.
He was Liam James Hockings, age 50.
Police extend our sincere condolences to his whānau and friends.
Liam's family wishes to make a short
statement, which Police is releasing on
their
behalf:
“We would like to thank everyone for their
support and kindness at this
time.”
The investigation into the fire continues.
The family asks for privacy at this time.
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