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One of the men convicted over the death of east Auckland personal trainer Wiremu Arapo has been sentenced to prison for his role in the crime.
Arapo, 27, was found dead at his home in Minerva Terrace, Cockle Bay, after it caught fire on October 20, 2020.
Following the incident, police arrested and charged Sean Hayde and Gregory Hart over Arapo’s death.
The pair went on trial at the Auckland High Court before a jury and Justice Geoffrey Venning on September 11.
The jury found Hayde guilty of Arapo’s murder and perverting the course of justice.
He was also found guilty of assault and threatening to kill in relation to a domestic violence incident involving a former partner.
Hart was found guilty of manslaughter and perverting the course of justice.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Auckland High Court today, November 24, for sentencing.
Justice Venning sentenced him to serve 11 years and four months in prison for his role in Arapo’s death.
Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, of Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation branch, says police acknowledge Hart’s sentencing.
“We will be in a position to comment further on this case once the court process has been completed.
“Today’s sentence is another step in the process for Wiremu Arapo’s whanau.
“I continue to acknowledge their strength throughout this ordeal.”
Members of Wiremu’s family were in court for Hart’s sentencing today.
Hayde is due to be sentenced early next year.
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