Wellington homicide victim was set up to be robbed

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 9:10am

Police believe Abdulhassan Nabizadah was lured to Miramar by a text message to be robbed before the incident turned violent. The 63-year-old was found critically injured on Camperdown Road on 17 March and later died in hospital.

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1. 1News via RNZTue 22 Jul 2025, 8:29am

   Wellington homicide victim was 'set up' to be robbed - police (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 22 Jul 2025, 8:51am

   Wellington homicide victim 'set up' to be robbed - police (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZTue 22 Jul 2025, 9:10am

   Miramar homicide victim Abdulhassan Nabizadah was 'set up' to be robbed - police (opens in new tab)

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