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  •   Home > News > National

    Police are appealing for witnesses, after the death of a man allegedly assaulted in central Wellington

    Police are appealing for witnesses, after the death of a man allegedly assaulted in central Wellington


    Luke Smith was rushed to hospital in critical condition from Courtenay Place - after being injured early on Sunday morning.

    He was taken off life support and died overnight.

    A 29 year old man, understood to be a boxer, appeared in court yesterday accused of assault - and will reappear later in the month.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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