Focus: Police detective Scott Armstrong addresses media in relation to the death of a woman at an address on May Road, Mt Roskill. Video / Dean Purcell
A man has been arrested and police have launched a homicide inquiry after a woman has died in Mount Roskill this morning.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene on May Rd and found the woman still alive but critically injured.
The Herald understands the woman was found near a burningcar.
"Despite efforts to save her, these were not successful," Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong said.
Police arrested a man who was located nearby and he is assisting them with their enquiries, Armstrong said.
ROAD CLOSED - MAY RD, MT ROSKILL - 8.20AM Due to a fire a section of May Rd, between Stoddard Rd and Memorial Ave, is currently closed. Please allow extra time for diversions in the area. ^TP pic.twitter.com/ntQ5ljkXjK