Homicide investigation launched in Ōtāhuhu after fatal assault, suspect at large

A man was found critically injured at a South Auckland property last night, and died overnight in hospital. A homicide investigation is under way.

Counties Manukau CIB Detective Inspector Karen Bright said police arrived at Beatty St property in Ōtāhuhu about 8.30pm Sunday.

“Police are continuing to gather information from the scene and inquiries into the exact circumstances surrounding what happened remain ongoing.”

Police are also looking for a person of interest.

“Those involved are believed to be known to each other and we do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider community,” Bright said.

Police were still guarding the Ōtāhuhu home this morning.

A scene examination is under way at the address, and Bright said there will be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues.

“Our teams... are asking anyone who saw what happened, who has not yet spoken to us, to please get in touch.”

If you have information that might help, police ask that you make a report via 105, using the file number 250629/6502 and quote “Operation Tell”.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org.

Police are investigating after a serious assault in Ōtāhuhu overnight. Photo / Hayden Woodward

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