As put by Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, Wellington District Crime Manager:
A young person has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday.
Police were called to Wainuiomata Road about 9am after a report of the man having been found unresponsive.
He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
While his death was initially being treated as unexplained, Police are now investigating the matter as a homicide.
The young person has been charged with assault with a weapon, and enquiries are ongoing.
We would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident involving parties known to each other. There is not anticipated to be any risk to the wider public.
Police are asking to hear from anyone who witnessed yesterday morning's events unfolding, or who might have information to share.
If you can help, please use our 105 service, and quote reference number 260402/6956.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
