Body found in West Auckland stream

Shortly before 10am, police responded to a report of a body in a waterway in Henderson.

A person has been found dead this morning in a West Auckland stream.

Police are making inquiries after a person was located deceased in the Waikumete Stream in the suburb of Henderson.

Shortly before 10am, police responded to a report of a body in a waterway near Edmonton Road.

Police confirmed at this stage the death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are under way to determine the circumstances of the incident.

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