A man has been arrested and charged following an ongoing homicide investigation in Kawerau.

The 21-year-old man has been charged following the death of a man in Onslow St on February 26.

Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a body was located on the front doorstep of the address.

Police said they have been working hard to piece together the events surrounding the man’s death and today arrested and charged a man in Hamilton.

“We are pleased to have been able to arrest someone in relation to this tragic incident.

“We would also like to thank those members of the public who provided information, and would still like to hear from those yet to come forward.”

The man will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow charged with one count of murder.

Police continue to appeal for anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in or around the Onslow St area.

“We are aware there were some other people in the general area, specifically between 5.15-5.50am that morning, who haven’t yet come forward, and we would ask them to please contact us.”