Second arrest made in relation to Kawerau homicide

A second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a man in Kawerau on February 26. 

Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said a 15-year-old male was taken into custody today.

Police executed a search warrant at an address in Otara, Auckland on Thursday and the youth is due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court on Friday, April 11. 

The arrest comes after a 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder on March 27.

The 21-year-old is due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on April 30.