Man charged with murder after woman found dead in central Auckland apartment

Police responding to a report of an assault on Day St last night. Photo / Supplied

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a central Auckland apartment last night.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said police were alerted to a possible incident at a Day St address at around 7.35pm Saturday.

“[Police] tragically arrived at the apartment a short time later where the woman was located,” Baldwin said.

Photos from the scene showed police officers at the entrance of an apartment building and unmarked police vehicles lined up along the road.

A witness told NZME they saw six police vehicles and four ambulances while they dined nearby on Karangahape Rd last night.

Police said they were responding to a report of an assault. Photo / Supplied

Baldwin said a 38-year-old man who was known to the victim has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.

“Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this homicide but would like to hear from any members of the public who have information which may be relevant to our investigation.

“Our investigation is underway with a scene examination to continue today as well as other area enquiries”, Baldwin said.

Anyone with information can contact police by contacting 105 and quoting file number 251101/3740.

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