Homicide inquiry launched over Bay of Plenty death

9:41 am on 26 January 2021

A homicide investigation has been launched in the Bay of Plenty after a man was found dead at an in Omanawa property.

Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.

Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

Police were called to the address on McLaren Falls Road about 10pm on Monday following a report of a person being injured.

When officers arrived they found the man dead.

Authorities say a person is assisting with their inquiries.