NZ Police Charge Man After Woman's Death, Papatoetoe

As put by Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Hayward, Counties Manukau West Manager:

A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault following the discovery of a woman's body in Papatoetoe yesterday.

Police were called to an Ashlynne Avenue address on Saturday about 10.30am.

Police are continuing to make enquiries, with a scene examination being carried out today, while a post-mortem will be conducted tomorrow.

The man is due to appear in Manukau District Court on Monday.

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