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A young man whose death is being investigated as a homicide was playing music with friends in an Auckland park before being found dead.
Jellicoe Park in Manurewa, Auckland. Source: Google Maps
The 21-year-old man died Saturday night at Jellicoe Park in Manurewa.
Police are appealing to the public for anyone who has seen or heard any suspicious activity in the park between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM on Saturday, October 3.
The victim and her friends were socializing and playing music in the park on the Jellicoe Road side, police said.
Officers were called to the scene at 11 p.m., where the man was found unconscious and attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
Acting Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin says the Operation Preston investigation team has spoken with several people regarding this matter.
“The police have received several calls from members of the public and our detectives are currently working with this information.
“We continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of this man and urge anyone with information about what has happened to contact the counties Manukau Crime Squad on 09 261 1321 and mention Operation Preston.” .
Information can also be transmitted anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
