Hamilton Melville homicide case

The story so far

Police launched a homicide investigation in Melville, Hamilton, after a 26-year-old man was found dead on Beatty Street early on a Saturday morning, and a second man was left in critical condition.^{15 Mar 2025} Police were also seeking a third man at that stage.^{15 Mar 2025} A 41-year-old man was charged with murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.^{16 Mar 2025} He appeared in the Hamilton District Court on the Monday, where he had interim name suppression and was verbally abused by a crowd in the public gallery, including victims' families.^{17 Mar 2025} The second man, who had been in critical condition, later died in hospital.^{19 Mar 2025}

Latest

The man who had been found in critical condition after the Melville incident has died in hospital.^{19 Mar 2025} The 41-year-old man has been charged with murder and wounding, and he has appeared in court.^{17, 19 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 15 Mar 2025Man found dead on Beatty Street; second man critically injured; third man sought
2. 16 Mar 202541-year-old man charged with murder and wounding with intent
3. 17 Mar 2025Accused appears in Hamilton District Court under interim name suppression
4. 19 Mar 2025Second man dies in hospital after the Melville incident

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