15 Jan 2025

Man charged with murder following death of man in Thames Hospital

8:07 pm on 15 January 2025
Police responded to reports of an altercation at a house on Rolleston Street in Thames.

Police responded to reports of an altercation at a house on Rolleston Street in Thames on Monday. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder following the death of 60-year-old Maxwell Connor in Thames earlier this week.

Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said the man was arrested in relation to an incident at a house on Rolleston St on Monday afternoon which police believe led to Connor's death.

The man will appear in the Kaitaia District Court on Thursday facing a murder charge.

Police said their thoughts were with Connor's family and they still wanted to hear from anyone with information on what happened.

Clarke said anyone who saw an "altercation" in Rolleston St about 3.40pm on Monday should call police on 105 and reference file number 250113/5723.

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