Waikato Police have started a homicide investigation into the death of a man in Hamilton last week.
The body of Brent Paul Brown was found at a residential address on Poaka Avenue last Wednesday evening (31 August 2016).
The death of the 45-year-old, who was known to Police, was initially treated as an unexplained death.
Following a post mortem, it was determined Mr Brown sustained multiple injuries, but the cause of death was inconclusive.
“This is why a homicide inquiry has now commenced. Mr Brown suffered a number of injuries in an attack where we believe a blunt instrument was used,” says Detective Inspector Hywel Jones.
“We have spoken to other occupants of the dwelling where the victim lived. But we are seeking anyone else who had seen him from about midday on Tuesday up until the time of his death, which was before 11pm on Wednesday.
“Police staff continue to conduct a forensic examination of the scene and we are continuing to search for the weapon,“ says Mr Jones.
If anyone has any information, please call Hamilton Police Station on 07 858 6200. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Notes to media:
Detective Inspector Hywel Jones will not be doing interviews.
Attached is a photograph of Brent Brown, which has been supplied by his family. His appearance before his death would have been slightly different and he would have had a shaven head.
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