Northland Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of man’s body at Horeke, north of Kaikohe.

A man arrived outside the Kaikohe Police Station last night at around 8.30pm.

“After speaking with this man, Police went to a Waikerikeri Road property where a male was found with critical injuries,” Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says.

“The man was provided urgent medical attention but sadly died at the scene.”

An investigation is underway into the circumstances of what happened last night.

“The enquiry is in the very early stages,” Detective Inspector Johnston says.

“We are continuing to speak to the man who visited the Police Station as part of this investigation."

A post-mortem will be conducted in the coming days to determine a cause of death.

“Police extend condolences to whānau for their loss,” Detective Inspector Johnston says.

Police enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information that can assist with our enquiries are asked to update us online now or call 105.

Please use this reference number: 250522/0155.

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