Man dies after verbal altercation turned into fight THE homicide squad is investigating the death of a man after a fight in the state's northeast. Police say two men were involved in a verbal altercation in Reed St, Orbost, about 6pm, before it developed into a fight, resulting in the victim receiving life-threatening injuries. He later died in Orbost hospital. A 29-year-old man is assisting police, and the homicide squad is travelling to the scene. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the fight to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.