Murder charges have now been laid against three young men after 36-year-old Paul Irons was attacked and left in Featherston Park last month. Attacked: Paul Irons Irons was found partially undressed and scratches on his body and serious head injuries. Three men aged 15, 17 and 25 – who have been granted name suppression – appeared in Masterton District Court last week, reports the Wairarapa Time-Age. The 25-year-old was remanded in custody, and the other two are out on bail until 13 November, when all three will reappear in court. The three accused initially faced assault charges, but murder charges have been laid, as Irons died in hospital of his injuries. This story continues in the Wairarapa Times-Age, linked below.
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First published: Wednesday, 5th November 2008 - 10:48am