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Woman dies in hospital after serious assault

A woman has died in Waikato Hospital after being seriously assaulted in Hamilton. Police were called to a flat in Wellington St, Hamilton East, on Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, police found a 55-year-old woman in a critical condition, Hamilton City area commander Inspector Andrea McBeth said. ‘‘The victim was rushed to Waikato Hospital and she sadly passed away [yesterday],’’ McBeth said. Police arrested a 57-year-old man, who was known to the victim, on Wednesday night. He appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was remanded in custody. An autopsy was to be conducted this weekend. Further charges in relation to the incident would then be considered, police said.

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