New Brighton incident - search for Liam Strickland continues

As stated by Acting District Commander Mike Johnson

Police enquiries are ongoing following a serious incident in New Brighton yesterday in which a pedestrian was struck and killed.

A 49-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a person driving a stolen vehicle on the intersection of Hawke Street and Shaw Avenue.

Police offer their sincere condolences to the man's family and friends.

Police are working to determine the exact details of this incident.

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