Attribute to Detective Inspector Colin Higson,
Counties Manukau CIB:
Counties Manukau Police have
launched a homicide investigation following a serious
assault in the Mahunga Drive, Mangere area.
Police are
currently speaking with a man in connection with this
incident.
There are a number of Police enquiries underway
this evening, however we can confirm that a woman has died
at the scene after it appears she has been hit by a
vehicle.
Two other people were injured in the incident –
a woman has sustained serious injuries and a man has
sustained moderate injuries.
There is currently a scene
examination underway on Mahunga Drive and part of the road
is currently closed while this is ongoing.
A post-mortem
examination will also be carried out tomorrow.
We would
like to reassure the public that we do not believe there is
any ongoing risk to the community.
Police will release a
further update once more information is available, however
this is unlikely to be this
evening.
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