Thames homicide: Street blocked, gazebo erected outside Rolleston St property

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Thames.

Police were called to an altercation at a residential address on Rolleston St about 3.40pm on Monday where a man was found with moderate injuries.

The man was taken to Thames Hospital where his condition continued to decline and he died overnight, police said this afternoon.

A street in Thames is currently cordoned off by police with a gazebo erected outside a property.

Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said police were seeking a person of interest and those involved were believed to be known to each other.

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“Police do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider community.

“Inquiries into the full circumstances of what occurred remain ongoing and a scene examination is under way at the address,” Clarke said.

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“Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, in particular we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed an altercation in Rolleston St around 3.40pm on Monday afternoon.

“If you have any information, please contact police via 105 either online or over the phone referencing file number: 250113/5723.”

A section of Rolleston St in Thames was currently cordoned off by police with a gazebo erected outside a property.

A street in Thames is currently cordoned off by police with a gazebo erected outside a property.

A photo posted to social media shows a police vehicle blocking the street.

A police spokesman said there was a police presence in the area.

Police staff can also be seen in the photo outside the property.

More to come.

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