22 Sep 2023

Homicide investigation under way in Upper Hutt

9:58 pm on 22 September 2023
Armed police at the scene of a reported Homicide in Akatarawa Road in Upper Hutt on 22 September 2023.

Armed police at the scene of a reported Homicide in Akatarawa Road in Upper Hutt. Photo: RNZ / Bill Hickman

Police are at the scene of a homicide in Upper Hutt.

Police responded to an address on Akatarawa Road around 2:20pm where a person who was found injured soon died of their injuries.

Police said earlier they have classed the incident as a homicide and a spokesperson said more details will be available short.

One person located at the address is assisting police with enquiries as they work to determine the circumstances of the death.

A scene guard is being put in place and the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while enquiries continue.

Armed police at the scene of a reported Homicide in Akatarawa Road in Upper Hutt on 22 September 2023.

Armed police at the scene of a reported Homicide in Akatarawa Road in Upper Hutt. Photo: RNZ / Bill Hickman