Around 12:30am today a male, who had sustained
critical chest injuries as a result of what we believe to be
a stabbing, arrived at the Otaika Motor Camp in
Whangarei.
Despite efforts to revive him, he died at the
scene.
A post mortem will be conducted to confirm cause of
death.
Police have launched a homicide investigation and
are making inquiries as to how the man came to suffer his
fatal injuries.
There is a forensic scene examination
taking place at the motor camp today.
Police are working
on formal identification of the deceased.
We would ask
anyone who has information about what happened to contact
Whangarei Police on (09) 430 4500, or information can be
passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
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