top of page

Two People Arrested Over Opotiki Homicide


Police have arrested two people after a Saturday morning brawl in Ōpōtiki's Church Street, that left one man dead.


A 31-year-old Mongrel Mob was arrested last night and appeared in court today, charged with murder.


He's been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at the Tauranga District Court on 26 February.


A 25-year-old man was arrested Sunday, charged with assault.


He is due to reappear in the Whakatāne District Court next Wednesday.


“Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death,” Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said.


“Additional Police resources from the wider Bay of Plenty District have been in Ōpōtiki since Saturday morning assisting with inquiries and providing reassurance to the public.”

bottom of page