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The 22-year-old was originally charged on June 16, and the 29-year-old on May 10. The pair appeared in the Napier District Court via Audio Visual Link (AVL) today before Judge Mina Wharepouri. The charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm were withdrawn by the prosecution for both men, as they were replaced with the charge of murder. Defence counsels Eric Forster and Roger Philip entered not-guilty pleas for both men and elected trial by jury. Both men were remanded in custody until their next appearance in August. Lui died on March 29 after being assaulted outside his home in Pandora, Napier. He was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a serious condition after the incident in Mersey St about 1.20pm, but died soon after arrival.
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Correction: Two charged with murder over death of Peter Lui
Correction: A previous version of this release stated that two men would be appearing in Hastings District Court. They are actually appearing in the Napier District Court.
The two men charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the death of 63-year-old Peter Lui have now been charged with murder.
A 22-year-old and a 29-year-old man will appear (via AVL) in Napier District Court today charged with the murder of Peter Lui on March 29 this year.
On May 10 the 29-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He appeared in Hastings District Court the same day.
Peter Lui.
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
On 29 March, Peter Lui, 63, died in the suburb of Pandora.
Earlier this year, a 29-year-old and 22-year-old were charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The 22-year-old is also facing a charge of assault with a weapon.
Today police said both were now facing a murder charge as well.
The accused men will appear in Napier District Court today. Share this
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Correction: A previous version of this release stated that two men would be appearing in Hastings District Court. They are actually appearing in the Napier District Court.
The two men charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the death of 63-year-old Peter Lui have now been charged with murder.
A 22-year-old and a 29-year-old man will appear (via AVL) in Napier District Court today charged with the murder of Peter Lui on March 29 this year.
On May 10 the 29-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He appeared in Hastings District Court the same day.