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\nA homicide investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Mt Wellington.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Felix Walton\n<\/p>\n
A man has died after being stabbed during an altercation in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington.<\/p>\n
Police said the man was involved in a confrontation with a group of people in a car on Harris Road around midday on Sunday. He suffered multiple stab wounds and arrived a medical centre on Lunn Avenue at around 12:15 pm. He was quickly taken to Auckland Hospital, where he died Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
A homicide investigation is under way, with police seeking to identify and locate those responsible.<\/p>\n
“At this early stage, we have established the victim got into an altercation with occupants of a hatchback vehicle on Harris Road in Mt Wellington,” police detective inspector Scott Beard said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“During this altercation, the victim has sustained stabbing injuries before both parties left the scene.”<\/p>\n
Beard said police found what they believe to be the hatchback involved on Laud Avenue in nearby Ellerslie.<\/p>\n
Police set up a cordon at the scene on the intersection of Harris Road and Rutland Road, blocking traffic at the busy intersection during school pick-up hours.<\/p>\n
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\nThe victim was involved in a confrontation with a group of people on Harris Road, Mt Wellington, on Sunday.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Felix Walton\n<\/p>\n
A police helicopter could be seen circling Mt Wellington on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Frustrated parents told RNZ they had to take their children on lengthy diversions around the cordoned area.<\/p>\n
Police also cordoned off Laud Avenue.<\/p>\n
“Police have been speaking with people as part of early enquiries, including residents around the two scenes we have cordoned off,” said Beard.<\/p>\n
“Mt Wellington residents will continue to see an increased police presence across the area over the coming days in response to what has occurred.”<\/p>\n