A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in the Wellington suburb of Newlands this morning, with police appealing to the public for CCTV or dashcam footage to assist with inquiries.
Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way at around 4am on Saturday, where the body of a woman was located.
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said police were currently speaking with a man who was assisting with enquiries.
“A scene guard is in place, and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as enquiries continue,” Ryan said.
“There is not believed to be any risk to the public following this incident.”
Police were now appealing to the public for any CCTV or dashcam footage from Galagan Way or surrounding streets, including Newlands Rd and Stewart Dr, between 12pm Friday and 5am today.
Anybody with relevant information was encouraged to contact police via 105 referencing file number 260919/1067.
Inquiries into the circumstances of the death remained ongoing.
Newlands is a northern suburb of Wellington, located approximately 8.1km from the city centre.