A witness watched in horror as a woman was stabbed to death in a West Auckland street.
The witness said a man had run up to the woman, stabbed her multiple times and then ran off and fled in a nearby vehicle in the suburb of Massey.
The witness told
Fatal stabbing: Witness' horror as woman killed in Massey street
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Police place a white tent over the body of a woman who was fatally stabbed.
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Police confirmed a man was now in custody.
"Police apprehended a man a short distance from the scene, who is now assisting us with our enquiries," said a spokesperson.
"Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident."
The woman's body is lying in grass at the side of the road, covered by a sheet.
A forensic team is at the scene, with four investigators in white boiler suits working around the area where the body lies.
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Officers were called to the scene after a report of an assault around 8.35am this morning.
Multiple cordons are in place on Westgate Drive with diversions in place, and will be for some time.
The witness is currently being spoken to by police.
Police have cordoned off a reserve area at the junction of Westgate Drive and Bonny Crescent.
ROAD CLOSED - WESTGATE DR - 10:30AM UPDATE
— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) July 28, 2019
A section of Westgate Dr remains CLOSED between Bonny Cres & Rush Creek Dr due to a incident. Avoid the area or follow directions of emergency services. Expect diversions to bus services that operate along this route. ^MF pic.twitter.com/xeyuCQI5sO
St John ambulance was called at 8.36am to Westgate Drive but referred media to police for other details.
* Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that can assist to call Waitemata Police on 09 839 0697 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.