Lower Hutt Police are investigating the death of a 22 year old Wainuiomata woman.
Police were called to a flat in Wellington Road, Wainuiomata around 5.30 pm last night, Friday 12 October. The deceased was on a bed at the address with family members present.
The circumstances of the death are unclear. A post mortem is being held at Wellington Hospital today on behalf of the coroner.
Detectives and forensic experts are conducting a scene examination of the house, and talking with those who were at the house when the woman died. The name of the deceased will not be released today as some family members are yet to be informed.
Further information will be able to be released once the result of the post mortem is known.
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Issued on behalf of Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Levy, Head of Lower Hutt CIB. Please note that DSS Levy is at the post mortem and will not be available for interviews until this evening.
Please contact Kaye Calder, Wellington Police District Communications Manager, cellphone: 0274 373 020