Source: Radio New Zealand
A homicide investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Mt Wellington. RNZ / Felix Walton
A man has died after being stabbed during an altercation in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington.
Police said the man was involved in a confrontation with a group of people in a car on Harris Road around midday on Sunday. He suffered multiple stab wounds and arrived a medical centre on Lunn Avenue at around 12:15 pm. He was quickly taken to Auckland Hospital, where he died Friday afternoon.
A homicide investigation is under way, with police seeking to identify and locate those responsible.
“At this early stage, we have established the victim got into an altercation with occupants of a hatchback vehicle on Harris Road in Mt Wellington,” police detective inspector Scott Beard said in a statement.
“During this altercation, the victim has sustained stabbing injuries before both parties left the scene.”
Beard said police found what they believe to be the hatchback involved on Laud Avenue in nearby Ellerslie.
Police set up a cordon at the scene on the intersection of Harris Road and Rutland Road, blocking traffic at the busy intersection during school pick-up hours.
The victim was involved in a confrontation with a group of people on Harris Road, Mt Wellington, on Sunday. RNZ / Felix Walton
A police helicopter could be seen circling Mt Wellington on Friday afternoon.
Frustrated parents told RNZ they had to take their children on lengthy diversions around the cordoned area.
Police also cordoned off Laud Avenue.
“Police have been speaking with people as part of early enquiries, including residents around the two scenes we have cordoned off,” said Beard.
“Mt Wellington residents will continue to see an increased police presence across the area over the coming days in response to what has occurred.”
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