Police has charged a 29-year-old man with murder in Mt Roskill after an incident reported early this morning.
"Police is investigating the death of a woman in Mt Roskill this morning have now charged a 29-year-old man with murder," Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong from Auckland City Police said.
Emergency services were called to an address on May Road this morning where a woman was located with critical injuries.
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong from Auckland City Police addressing the media. Photo / Dean Purcell, NZ Herald
Despite every effort from Emergency Services staff, she sadly died at the scene.
Detective Armstrong said police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this matter and we have no ongoing concerns for the safety of the wider community.
"Police enquiries into this incident are ongoing but we can confirm that the victim and alleged offender were known to each other.
Police at the scene of the incident in Mt Roskill. Photo / Dean Purcell, NZ Herald
"Police will continue the scene examination and a post-mortem is expected to be carried out tomorrow," he added.
Police said that the formal identification of the deceased will need to be taken place before they are in a position to name the victim.
The 29-old man is expected to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow charged with murder.
Police team at the scene of incident. Photo / Dean Purcell, NZ Herald
"Our deepest sympathies go out to the victim’s family at this absolutely tragic time.
"Police, along with Victim Support, will provide them with as much support as possible," Detective Armstrong said.
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