Source: New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries following the death of a man in Gisborne on Monday morning.
Police were called to an address on Ormond Road, between Lytton Road and Riperata Street shortly after 4am, where the man was located injured, before passing away in Gisborne Hospital a short time later.
Detective Inspector Martin James says enquiries are progressing well, with a steady flow of information provided by the public to assist our enquiries.
“We currently have a team of around 30 staff members working tirelessly on this investigation, which includes some staff from outside of the Tairāwhiti area.
“The scene examination at the address is being carried out by specialist search and forensic teams and will continue in the coming days.”
A post-mortem examination was completed today.
“We continue to ask anyone with information, or anyone who saw or heard the incident, to please come forward and speak with us.”
Police can be contacted via 105, either over the phone or online. Please reference Operation Bushman, or the file number 250929/9035.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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