A homicide investigation is underway and Police have arrested two people following the death of a man in Mount Wellington this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a residence on Tomuri Place just before 1.30pm following reports of a person being stabbed at the address.
Acting Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, says Police were notified that an altercation had taken place at the property, during which a man received critical injuries.
Sadly, despite best efforts from emergency services, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
¡°We know this may have been a shock to the community, but we would like to reassure people that this appears to be an isolated incident.¡±
An increased Police presence will remain in the area and cordons will be in place while the scene examination continues.
At this stage, Police are not in a position to release details of the deceased.
Any further updates will be issued proactively.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre