A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Manurewa this morning.
Emergency services were called to a Mahia Road property just before 10am following a report of a person seriously injured.
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB, says upon arrival, a man was located in a critical condition but despite the best efforts from emergency services, he died at the scene.
¡°Police are continuing to gather information from the scene and there will be an increased Police presence in the area.
¡°A scene examination will continue throughout today as we work to understand the exact circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and who was involved.¡±
Detective Inspector Vickers says Police are working hard to identify and locate the person or persons responsible.
¡°Police would ask anyone who saw what happened, who has not yet spoken to us, to please get in touch.¡±
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please make a report via 105, using the file number 250506/4011 and quote ¡®Operation Gully¡¯.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or
Further information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.
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