A man has drowned after fleeing from Police in Kawerau
A man has drowned after fleeing from Police in Kawerau
27 June 2019
The 24-year-old was wanted for arrest - and was seen in the Bay of Plenty town about 1.30pm.
But, he fled on foot towards the Tarawera River and jumped in - but soon after got into difficulty.
Police performed CPR, but the man died at the scene.
An investigation into his death is under way.
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