Police cordon off Māngere East road after person found dead at property

Police are treating the death of a person at a South Auckland property as unexplained.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Bari Lane in Māngere East about 4.20pm on Thursday.

Detective Inspector Simon Harrison said a scene guard remains in place while police conduct a scene examination.

“Inquiries are ongoing, including speaking with neighbours in the area and those known to the deceased.”

A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Friday.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 105 and reference event number P059382398.

“More information will be released when we are in a position to do so,” Harrison said.