Police investigate Taihape death

Police are investigating the death of a man overnight in Taihape.   Police were called to a disorder incident on Thrush Street at 12.30am this morning.   On arrival a man was found to have critical injuries.   Tragically the man, a 43-year-old Taihape resident, died a short time later.   A second man was taken into custody and is assisting police with their enquiries.   ENDS   Issued by Police Media Centre.