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Police say investigations are ongoing surrounding the events that unfolded in Ōrere Point on Sunday afternoon.
Superintendent Shanan Gray, the Counties Manukau Police District Commander, says staff involved in the incident “are being well-supported through the process”.
A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death for the man who died on the beach on March 2.
It’s expected that the post-mortem will be completed today Wednesday.
Gray says police can confirm the man has now been identified and yesterday his next of kin were notified of his death.
“Police will be releasing further information about this man in due course, once next of kin has time to inform other family members.”
Meanwhile, the 42-year-old driver arrested on Sunday has now been charged over previous alleged offending in the Waitematā District, Gray says.
He’s been charged over aggravated robberies at a Wairau Valley bowling alley on February 14 and a Takapuna bar late on March 1.
Overall, he faces two counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of commission of a crime with a firearm.
The man has also been charged with impersonating police in relation to the February 14 offending.
In that instance it will be alleged he wore clothing that resembled police uniform.
He’s been remanded in custody to reappear in the North Shore District Court on March 10.
Police are aware there were quite a number of people in and around the Ōrere Point beach at the time the incident unfolded on Sunday, Gray says.
“We were able to speak to some witnesses at the time, but we still need to hear from others about what they saw.
“If you have yet to speak to police, please contact us.
“Likewise, the investigation team would like any footage captured to be sent to police to assist the investigation.
“If you have footage, please contact police online or call 105. A member of the investigation team will be in contact about the next steps.
“Please use the reference number 250302/2478 or cite Operation Fielder,” Gray says.
- For earlier Times stories, read:
https://www.times.co.nz/news/new-details-following-mans-death-in-police-custody/
https://www.times.co.nz/news/man-threatens-police-with-samurai-sword/
