found with serious injuries<\/a>\u00a0about 11.05pm on 9 June, when police were called to a “disorder related incident” on Saint John Street.<\/p>\nWhile CPR was attempted, he died due to the severity of his injuries, police said.<\/p>\n
On Monday, Eastern Bay of Plenty Acting Area Commander Tristan Murray said he acknowledged concern in the community.<\/p>\n
Additional resources have been brought in from outside the district to support the investigation and provide more visibility in the area, Murray said.<\/p>\n
“This is to offer reassurance to our wider community that may be feeling unsafe following recent gang-related events.<\/p>\n
“We continue to urge anyone who witnesses anything suspicious or has concerns for their safety to call 111 immediately.”<\/p>\n
Speaking at today’s post-Cabinet meeting media briefing, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said he was confident police had the resources to handle the situation.<\/p>\n
Police are still asking anyone with specific information relating to Taiatini’s death to speak to them by calling 105 and quoting file 230610\/2652, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.<\/p>\n
Source RNZ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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