Two men are due to appear in the Hastings District Court today in relation to the death of Napier man Boy Taylor

Emergency services were called to a person lying on the street near the intersection of Emerson Street and Hastings Street in the Napier CBD, in the early hours of Wednesday.

Despite CPR, Taylor died.

A 21-year-old and a 33-year-old man have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Police say they cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges.