Police say a man has died after being assaulted in the Auckland suburb of St Johns overnight.
“Emergency services were called to St Johns Road at about 10pm on Saturday, following reports a person had been assaulted by more than one person,” detective senior sergeant Mark Greaves says.
“The offenders are believed to have left the area in a vehicle, travelling towards Remuera Road.
“The 33-year-old victim was transported to hospital in a critical condition, where he died from his injuries.
“St Johns Road will remain closed between Blackett Crescent and Dorchester Street while a scene examination is carried out.
“We are making enquiries to locate the offenders and the vehicle they left in, and at this time are still working to determine why this tragic event occurred.”
People with information on the incident can make a report via 105 using the reference number P062295607.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-nz.org.
