Wednesday, 23 November 2016 - 10:53am |
Bay of Plenty

Arrest following death in Opotiki overnight

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A male is in custody following an incident in Opotiki last night where a woman has died.

Police were called to an address on Wellington Street, Opotiki last night following reports of a domestic dispute.

Upon arrival at the scene a male was taken into custody and Police performed CPR on a woman at the address however this was unsuccessful.

A homicide investigation has been launched and a 35-year-old man will appear in Whakatane District Court today charged with murder.

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Issued by Police Media Centre