Attribute to Sergeant Luke Thompson, Hamilton Police:
A man is in custody following a serious incident in Maeroa, Hamilton tonight.
Emergency services were called to Churchill Avenue at about 8.55pm to reports of a serious assault.
One person has critical injuries. One person has serious injuries, and two other people are injured. They have now been transported to hospital with suspected knife wounds.
adminThe assault occurred on Tuesday 25 August, around 1.10am, near the Crew Room Bar entrance on Ballarat Street in Queenstown.
adminPolice can now confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Forest Hill Road, Henderson on 29 August.
He was Kenneth John McDougall, 72, of Auckland.
Our thoughts are with Kenneth’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
The fire is not believed to be suspicious, and his death has been referred to the coroner.
ENDS.
Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police.
