19-year-old charged with murder after death at central Auckland motel

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The person sustained “serious injuries” and died at the scene, police say. (File photo)

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The person sustained “serious injuries” and died at the scene, police say. (File photo)

Police have launched an investigation after a person died at a motel in the central Auckland suburb of Epsom on Wednesday night.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Auckland District Court on Thursday.

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At about 7.25pm on Wednesday, emergency services responded to reports that one person had serious injuries at a motel on Alpers Ave.

The person died at the scene, Armstrong said.

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong said the victim and the male were known to each other.

“Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter. We would like to reassure the community this appears to be an isolated incident,” Armstrong said.

Police are in the area while further inquiries are carried out.

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