• Victim of Napier assault dies a month later

Victim of Napier assault dies a month later

The victim of a Napier assault has died a month later.

The woman was critically injured at an address on Clark Ave, Pirimai, about 11.40am on February 1.

She was rushed to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a critical condition but died in hospital yesterday. 

A 48-year-old woman had previously been charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the assault.

Police said investigators will now conduct further enquiries to determine what, if any, further charges will be filed.

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