Assault victim dies

Wellington: A man has died after spending four days in hospital following a serious assault in central Wellington.

Police have now started a homicide investigation after the fatal assault that occurred outside Te Papa on Saturday night.

The man died in hospital yesterday after his life support was turned off.

A 28yearoldman had previously been charged with wounding with intent to injure in relation to the assault and police were not seeking anyone else, Detective Sergeant Andrew Compton said. — RNZ