Man charged with manslaughter following death at Hutt Hospital

Tuesday 28 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 28 Jan 2025, 4:40pm

A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following an altercation at Hutt Hospital on 27 December. The 75-year-old victim sustained a brain injury during the incident and died on 19 January. The accused is expected to face the Hutt Valley District Court.

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1. The PostTue 28 Jan 2025, 4:11pm

   Manslaughter charge laid after altercation in Hutt Hospital left one dead (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 28 Jan 2025, 4:27pm

   Man charged with manslaughter following death at Hutt Hospital (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 28 Jan 2025, 4:40pm

   Man charged with manslaughter of 75-year-old after Hutt Hospital fracas (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 28 Jan 2025, 4:40pm

   Man charged with manslaughter after 75-year-old dies in hospital with brain injury (opens in new tab)