A man charged as a result of an axe attack in Upper Hutt has today admitted his involvement in the rampage.
Police investigate the scene in December 2014 (file photograph). Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski
Retimana Nicholls appeared in the High Court in Wellington earlier this afternoon and pleaded guilty to one charge of murder, two of causing grievous bodily harm, and a charge of assault.
Nicholls was supposed to go on trial next week, but has instead been remanded in custody until his sentencing next month.
