Central district Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a young man at a Taranaki address overnight.
Emergency services were called at 12.46am after reports of a person being seriously injured following an altercation with another person at a residential property in Strange Street, Waitara.
The victim was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but sadly later died from his injuries.
Cordons have been put in place and a scene examination will be carried out over the following days.
The public can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area while these enquiries are ongoing.
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He is due to appear in New Plymouth District Court today.
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