Melton South’s George Waipouri, 56 charged with manslaughter after alleged assault victim dies in hospital

A man who allegedly assaulted another in Melton South over the weekend was charged with manslaughter after the alleged victim later died.

Police have charged a Melton South man with manslaughter after a man died in hospital the following day. Picture: Liam Beatty

The alleged victim of an assault in Melton South has died as the alleged attacker was charged with manslaughter.

George Waipouri appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court from custody on Tuesday morning and did not apply for bail.

Police allege the 56-year-old assaulted another man at a Richard Rd, Melton South property about 4pm on Saturday March 2.

The man, also 56, was found with critical injuries at the scene and taken to Sunshine Hospital, where he died the next day.

A Melton South man was charged with manslaughter after an alleged assault on Richard Rd over the weekend.
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Mr Waipouri was charged with manslaughter on Monday following a police investigation where he was remanded to appear in court for a filing hearing.

During that hearing on Tuesday, his lawyer Joseph Adamo revealed the 56-year-old was on prescribed medication after a double heart bypass in 2021 and that he was diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

Magistrate Abigail Burchill ordered that police prosecutors provide the full hand-up brief to defence by April 8.

The matter was adjourned to May 20 where it will be listed for a committal mention and case conference.