Attributable to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods:
Police have launched a homicide enquiry after a man died in Waikanae yesterday.
Officers were called to Kakariki Grove about 3:15pm yesterday to reports of an altercation.
A male was located critically injured and, despite medical attention, died at the scene.
Two vehicles left the area, with one being stopped by Police a short time later and a male arrested. The second vehicle has also been located and the male driver also arrested.
Charges are being considered.
A scene guard remains in place at Kakariki Grove, and enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate others involved in the incident.
Residents can expect to see a Police presence in the area while these enquiries are ongoing.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre