Homicide investigation, Ashburton

As stated by Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Anderson:

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 23-year-old man in Ashburton overnight.

Emergency services were called to an address in Netherby about 11.45pm, where they located the man with critical injuries.

He died at the scene a short time later.

The property has been cordoned off and a scene examination is underway.

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