Northland police have begun a homicide inquiry after a man was fatally stabbed. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
Northland police have arrested a man after a fatal stabbing in Whangārei last night.
Emergency services were called to a property in Anzac Road, Morningside, at 5.30pm on Monday where they found a man with a stab wound.
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and died as a result of his injuries, police said.
Police have named the victim as Jason George McNae, who was aged 24.
A 50-year-old has been charged with his murder and making death threats.
He was expected to appear in Whangārei District Court on Tuesday.
In a statement, Detective Inspector Bridget Doell said the victim and the man knew one another.
