°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ Police have charged two men in relation to the death of a man in Helensville last month.
Police are now in a position to name the victim as Samuel Curle, 36, of Auckland.
Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams, °Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ CIB, says Police conducted a series of search warrants in both °Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ and Northland districts early this morning and located two persons believed to be involved.
¡°Two men, who we believe are linked to the Head Hunters gang, were taken into custody and both have been charged with murder.
¡°A 31-year-old male is due to appear in the Whang¨¡rei District Court today, while a 42-year-old male is due to appear in the Wait¨¡kere District Court today.
¡°Both will have their bail opposed.¡±
Police had been making enquiries after Mr Curle was located with serious injuries on Kaipara Coast Highway just after midnight on 6 November 2023.
¡°He sadly died on 26 November as a result of his injuries.
¡°Police continue to provide support to his family at this difficult time,¡± Acting Detective Inspector Williams says.
The homicide investigation remains ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
¡°Police cannot rule out further arrests or charges as our enquiries continue.¡±
We continue to appeal to the public for any information which may assist us with our enquiries.
This can be provided via our 105 phone service our 105 or online at /use-105, using Update My Report.
Please reference file number 231106/4405.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Anna Thompson/°Ù´ºÁ´