Op Forest: Mount Wellington Homicide

Two people have been charged in relation to the homicide in Mount Wellington on Saturday afternoon.

Police were called to an incident at a Tomuri Place address just before 1.30pm and located a person with critical injuries.

Tragically, the person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder and a 24-year-old woman has been charged with being a party to murder.

They are due to appear in Auckland District Court on Monday 2 September.

An increased Police presence will remain in the area as the scene examination continues.

A postmortem examination is due to take place this morning.

Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter.

Any further updates will be issued proactively.

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