UPDATE: Homicide investigation at Hamilton

Hamilton Police investigating the death of a man in the suburb of Bader last night are seeking help from the public.

Detective Senior Sergeant William Loughrin says a scene examination is continuing at the Slim Street property today and is likely to continue for several more days.

A homicide investigation was launched following the man’s death at the scene after reports of an assault, and Police are working to identify and locate the offender.

A post mortem will be undertaken tomorrow.

Detective Senior Sergeant William Loughrin says: “As part of our inquiries, Police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed people and/or vehicles coming or going from the address of 8 Slim Street between around 5:30pm and 5:45pm yesterday evening.

“If you have not already spoken to Police, please come forward with any information you may have, no matter how small.”

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.