Palmerston North Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male at a residential address in Ormond Street, Woodville.
Police were called to the address just after 3pm this afternoon and are treating the death as suspicious. A number of witnesses are currently being spoken to.
A post mortem is scheduled for tomorrow which will give an indication as to the cause of death.
Central District Detective Inspector Chris Bensemann says "The investigation is in its early stages,” “Preliminary witness accounts indicate that an altercation had taken place", however until all witnesses have been identified and spoken to, Police are unable to make further comment on the circumstances of the death.”
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Media please note that no further information will be available tonight. Media inquiries over the weekend should be directed to Detective Sergeant Tim Moffatt Manawatü Intelligence Section - 021 1914710.