A homicide investigation is underway and Police have arrested a person following the death of a man in the Far North last night.
Emergency services were called to a property in Iwitaua Road, Mangamuka at around 9pm following reports of a person being stabbed at the address.
Detective Inspector Al Symonds, Northland CIB, says Police were notified that an altercation had taken place at the property during which a man received a number of stab wounds.
Sadly the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detective Inspector Symonds says a 50-year-old man was arrested nearby and is assisting Police with their inquiries.
¡°We know this will have been a shock to the community, however we would like to reassure people that this appears to be an isolated incident.
¡°This is a tragic situation and we are ensuring there is support in place for those closest to the victim.¡±
He says an increased Police presence will remain in the area while a scene examination in completed.
At this stage, Police are not in a position to release details of the deceased, however we will look to provide these details in due course.
¡°We are continuing to make enquiries, but would also like to encourage anyone with information to get in contact with us.
¡°You can call us via 105 or provide information online at /use-105, using Update My Report.¡±
Please reference file number 240304/6284.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Any further updates will be issued proactively.
ENDS.
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