Police are investigating after fire crews made the discovery at Muriwai beach. Video / Dean Purcell
A body has been found next to a burned-out car in Muriwai.
Police say they are still trying to piece together the circumstances of the death after fire crews made the discovery at the popular West Auckland beach.
A police spokesperson said Fire and Emergency called themafter the blaze on Jack Butt Lane at 8.34am.
“The fire has been extinguished and a person’s body has been located next to the vehicle.
Police at the scene of a burned-out vehicle located at Muriwai. Photo / Dean Purcell
Police say they are still trying to piece together the circumstances of the death after the discovery at the popular west Auckland beach. Photo / Dean Purcell
“The immediate area has been cordoned off for a scene examination to be carried out.”
The death has been referred to the coroner.
A woman walking her dogs at Muriwai this morning said she saw a man “in baggy clothing” circling the Toyota Prius moments before it exploded.
“He was pacing around … my dog went up to him, I thought he might have a reactive dog he was trying to get out of the car or something," she said.
