Serious Crime Scene/Road Closures - Auckland Domain
- Auckland City
A section of Domain Drive in the
Auckland Domain has been closed to traffic as police examine
the area where an unconcious man was found at 45 minutes
past midnight.
At this stage it is unknown how the man
received his injuries and police are speaking to people who
were in the area.
The man's condition was initially given
as status 1 (critical) however he is reported to have
improved slightly.
The affected roads are those
surrounding the duck pond and closures are in place at The
Crescent and Kiosk Road.
The closures are expected to
remain until at least 10.00 a.m.
and motorists are advised
to avoid the area.
Detectives from Auckland City Crime
Squad are conducting the
enquiry.
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