The scene in Hamilton this morning.
Photo: RNZ / Victor Waters
A young man’s death in Hamilton overnight is being treated as a homicide, after an incident that left three other people injured, police say.
RNZ understands the victims were stabbed.
Police were alerted to a disturbance involving two groups on Alexandra Street about 12.10am.
Area manager investigations Detective Sergeant Reece Durston said four people were injured at the scene, and a 20-year-old man died in hospital a short time later.
Three other victims suffered injuries ranging from moderate to serious.
“Some of those involved, including the offender, left the scene immediately after the incident.”
The investigation team was trying to find them and also any weapons that were used.
“This is a senseless act of violence,” Detective Sergeant Durston said.
Photo: RNZ / Daniel Gilhooly
“The investigation team is working hard to understand how and why this happened, and we are wrapping support around the family of the deceased, and the other victims.”
There will continue to be a visible police presence in Hamilton as enquiries continue as well as reassurance patrols in the community.
Alexandra Street is cordoned between Collingwood and Hood streets, and the road is expected to remain closed through the day.
“There is a large scene to work through and we ask that the public avoid the area and thank them for their understanding,” Detective Sergeant Durston said.
The cordon includes a car park, and anyone with a vehicle parked there is asked to make a report online, or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250720/3051.
Photo: RNZ / Victor Waters
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