Tuesday, 19 April 2016 - 9:06pm |
National News

Naenae incident upgraded to homicide

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Hutt Valley Police have now upgraded their investigation into the stabbing of a 17-year-old female on Sunday to a homicide investigation as the female has since died from her injuries.

A 39-year-old male remains in custody and police will be looking to lay further charges when he next appears in court.

As the matter remains before the court, police are not in a position to comment further.

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