Police are in attendance at a car fire at Muriwai in west Auckland where a person has been found dead this morning, June 3.
Fire and Emergency NZ advised police of the fire on Jack Butt Lane at 8.34am.
“The fire has been extinguished and a person’s body has been located next to the vehicle,” police say.
“The immediate area has been cordoned off for a scene examination to be carried out.
“Police will be carrying out enquiries into the circumstances of the fire.
“As these enquiries are still in the very early stage, we are unable to comment further at this stage.
“Police ask that anyone in the area this morning with information make contact.”
People can phone police on 105 and use the reference number P062750420.
Just after 12pm police issued an update on the situation, which states:
“A person’s body was located after a car fire was reported on Jack Butt Lane.
“Police can now advise enquiries are being made on behalf of the coroner in this matter.”
