A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was fatally assaulted in the Auckland suburb of St Johns last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves said emergency services were called to reports a person had been assaulted by more than one person on St Johns Rd about 10pm on Saturday.
The 33-year-old victim was transported to hospital in a critical condition, where he died from his injuries
Homicide investigation launched after assault in Auckland suburb
Emergency services were called to St Johns Rd about 10pm on Saturday.
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Emergency services were called to St Johns Rd about 10pm on Saturday. (Source: 1News)
“The offenders are believed to have left the area in a vehicle, travelling towards Remuera Rd,” Greaves said.
St Johns Rd would remain closed between Blackett Crescent and Dorchester Street while a scene examination was 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.
