Pair Charged in Point England Murder

Police have charged two people with murder after the death of a man in Point England.

The victim was found in the middle of Point England Road at 11.15pm Saturday and Police have been working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

"Today, our enquiries led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man and 22-year-old woman, both of Auckland," says Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland City CIB.

Police will oppose bail when the two accused appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow, jointly charged with murder.

"These arrests are a positive development, but there's a long way to go in this investigation, and a significant amount of work remains to be completed.

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