Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Thames

Tuesday 14 January 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 14 Jan 2025, 6:00pm

Police have launched a homicide inquiry following the death of a man at Thames Hospital. Officers responded to reports of an altercation at a Rolleston Street residence on Monday afternoon. A person of interest is being sought by police.

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1. StuffTue 14 Jan 2025, 11:27am

   Thames road blocked by police, house taped off (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 14 Jan 2025, 12:04pm

   Thames police presence: Street blocked, gazebo erected outside property (opens in new tab)

   • Thames homicide: Neighbours say foul language, threats heard before man’s death (opens in new tab) Tue 14 Jan 2025, 6:00pm
3. RNZTue 14 Jan 2025, 1:04pm

   Homicide inquiry launched after death of man in Thames (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 14 Jan 2025, 1:10pm

   Homicide inquiry after man dies following 'altercation' in Thames (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 14 Jan 2025, 2:28pm

   Man dies in hospital after altercation in Thames (opens in new tab)