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Nearly seven years after 45-year-old father Eddie Peters was killed in Flaxmere, police have charged a man with his murder.

Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said police arrested a 29-year-old Hastings man on Tuesday morning.

The accused is expected to appear in the Hastings District Court on Tuesday afternoon. The man is also charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

A 30-year-old Hastings woman has also been arrested and charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

De Lange said this related to the investigation into Peters’ death.

“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. He was hospitalised, but despite the best efforts and care of medical staff, he sadly died at Wellington Hospital on 24 November,” de Lange said.

“Since that time, police have continued a challenging investigation to hold whoever was responsible accountable for Eddie’s death. The investigation team has worked relentlessly to get today’s result, following leads, picking apart information and never giving up on Eddie or his family.”

De Lange said police 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.

“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. I urge them to contact us and discuss what they know.”

Anyone with information can contact their nearest Police station, or make a report online via 105. Please use the reference number 181116/4372.