21 Oct 2018

Police launch homicide investigation in Whangārei

3:56 pm on 21 October 2018

The police are appealing to the public help in their investigation into a homicide at a Whangārei motor camp last night.

A man is believed to have died from chest injuries after being stabbed.

There were efforts to revive him, but he died at the scene.

A post-mortem is to be conducted to confirm the cause of death.

Detective Inspector Dene Begbie said they would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of the Otaika Accommodation Park.

A forensic scene examination is taking place at the motor camp today.