Trigg Ave, Rotorua. Photo: Google Maps
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man in Rotorua.
Multiple police cars and ambulances converged on reports of an assault on Trigg Ave about 12:20pm on Wednesday.
A man was found with life-threatening injuries and died at the scene, police said.
"Police would like to reassure the community that while an area of Trigg Ave is cordoned off, there is not believed to be any risk to the public," Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempe said.
"Police are continuing to make enquiries to locate those responsible."
Hato Hone St John said they also attended the incident with two ambulances, one manager and one rapid response vehicle.
Police said a scene guard would be in place on the street overnight.
Anyone who may have seen what happened are asked to contact police.
If you have any information that can assist the investigation, please make a report on 105 using the job number P063544271.
Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org
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