Homicide investigation underway in Auckland City

Auckland City Police have cordoned off eight properties in Shackleton Rd, Mt Eden, after a woman's body was discovered there at about 5pm.



Police were called to the scene shortly before 5pm by a man who is now helping them with inquiries into her death.



Little is known about the identity of the dead woman at this point.



A homicide investigation has been set up and the officer in charge, Detective Senior Sergeant Gerry Whitley, said a full scene examination will get underway tomorrow.





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Issued by Noreen Hegarty

Auckland City Police Communications Manager

Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589

Website: www.police.govt.nz