Eddie Peters was was beaten and left for dead in Flaxmere in 2018. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
A man has been charged with murder over the cold-case killing of a Hawke's Bay father nearly seven years ago.
A 29-year-old Hastings man was arrested for the murder of 45-year-old Eddie Peters, who was beaten and left for dead in Flaxmere in 2018.
"In the early hours of Friday 16 November 2018, Eddie was viciously beaten and left for dead on the driveway of a home on Diaz Drive in Flaxmere," said Detective Inspector Dave de Lange.
"He was hospitalised, but despite the best efforts and care of medical staff, he sadly died at Wellington Hospital on 24 November."
Police said they were able to piece together the tragic events of that night thanks to the assistance from members of the Hastings community.
"What happened to Eddie was terrible, and the investigation team has remained focused on establishing exactly what happened, for Eddie's whanau and friends," de Lange said.
"The arrest brings some satisfaction, but I believe there are still more people out in the community who know what happened and can further assist the investigation."
The 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were also charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, in relation to the murder investigation.
He will appear in the Hastings District Court this afternoon and police are urging anyone with anymore information to contact them.
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