The following statement is attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick:
Hastings Police have charged two men with murder following the death of Mr Darcy Strickland on 13 October.
Both men, aged 19 and 22, are charged jointly with murder and due to appear in Hastings District Court today.
Previously, both men were charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
The 19-year-old is also appearing on an additional charge of injuring with intent to do grievous bodily harm in relation to the assault of a women which occurred in the same incident which led to Mr Strickland's death.
Police would again like to thank the members of the public who have come forward to assist Police with this investigation.
Anyone that has information relating to the assault that has not already spoken to police is encouraged to come forward and share any information they may have.
As this matter is now before the courts, Police are unable to comment further.
