UPDATE: NZ police investigating death in Dunedin

Police are treating the death of a man in Dunedin last night as unexplained.

Police were called to Eglinton Road around 7:30pm after reports a man had been assaulted and run over by a vehicle.

Sadly, the man died at the scene.

We understand a group of people were present at the scene prior to this man’s death and welcome any information you may have that will help us understand what happened.

Cordons are currently in place on Eglinton Road while Police carry out the scene examination.

Anyone with concerns or information that may assist is asked to contact Police via 105 quoting event number P051302605.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via www.crimestoppers-nz.org.

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