• Source: 1 NEWS
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal stabbing at a Northland pub last night. The RoadRunner Tavern on State Highway 11 in Opua. Source: 1 NEWS
At around 11pm last night, emergency services were called to the RoadRunner Tavern on Opua Paihia Main Road, State Highway 11, in Opua.
Officers found a 22-year-old man outside with critical stab wounds and despite efforts from ambulance staff, he died on the way to hospital.
Police confirmed the 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder and he s expected to appear in Whangārei Youth Court this afternoon.
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Friday, 8 January 2021, 7:16 am
At around 11pm last night, emergency services were called
to a tavern on Opua Paihia Main Road, State Highway 11, in
Opua.
Police located a male on the ground outside with
critical stab wounds and despite efforts from St John staff,
the male died enroute to hospital.
Police spoke with a
number of people present at the scene and have arrested a
14-year-old male who is assisting Police with
enquiries.
Charges are likely to be laid.
Those
who live and work in the area can expect a slight disruption
today as Police continue a scene examination outside of the
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A 14-year-old boy s been charged with murder after a man died from stab wounds outside a Bay of Islands tavern last night
A 14-year-old boy s been charged with murder after a man died from stab wounds outside a Bay of Islands tavern last night 8 January 2021
Police were called to an area near the Road Runner Tavern on the Opua Paihia Main Road about 11pm.
They found a 22-year-old man critically injured and he died on the way to hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Geoff McCarthy says a scene examination is still being completed.
He says officers will be carrying out an area canvas in the next few days to speak with business owners and residents.