Source: New Zealand Police
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Parnell on Thursday night.
Just after 9.30pm on 7 July, emergency services were called to an apartment block on Cracroft Street.
“A woman was located unresponsive inside a unit, and on ambulance staff attending she was pronounced deceased,” Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend says.
“The circumstances of her death are unclear, and Police have commenced an investigation into what has occurred.
“At this very early stage, we are treating the woman’s death as unexplained.”
Police have had two scene guards in place at the unit overnight.
Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says a scene examination will begin this morning.
“As part of our investigation, a post-mortem is scheduled to be carried out today,” he says.
“Police will remain in the Parnell area as part of our enquiries.”
Anyone with information that might assist enquiries can update Police online or call 105 using the reference number 250808/6672.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
