A woman has been charged with assault as a homicide investigation continues into the death of a man in Gisborne yesterday.
Police were called to a reported disturbance at an address on Winter St at around 6.50am on Tuesday.
“Sadly the victim was located deceased at the scene,” said Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Dany Kirk.
The victim was named as 61-year-old Renata McLean.
“Our thoughts are with his whānau at this extremely difficult time, and we continue to offer them support.”
A 29-year-old woman was charged with common assault relating to an altercation that allegedly took place during this disturbance.
She was set to appear in Gisborne District Court on September 22.
Police were still investigating whether the altercation contributed to McLean’s death.
