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A murder investigation was launched after a man was found dead at the scene of a house fire in Auckland’s Cockle Bay last month.
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While two people managed to escape, Wiremu Arapo, 27, was found dead at the scene. Source: 1 NEWS
It comes after police were called to a property in Minerva Terrace on Oct. 20, where they found Wiremu Arapo, 27, dead at the scene, Acting Senior Detective Sgt. Craig Bolton said in a statement today.
After conducting a series of investigations and completing a post-mortem examination, the police are treating the death as a suspect.
Since then, a team of researchers has assembled to work on the investigation.
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Gayleen Mackereth, a resident of Cockle Bay, witnessed the Cockle Bay fire. Source: 1 NEWS
Two people who were injured in the fire were taken to hospital at the time of the incident and police have spoken with them as part of the investigation, Bolton said.
“I firmly believe that there are people who know what happened to Mr. Arapo and I am exhorting them to do the right thing and to get in touch with us,” he said.
House fire in Cockle Bay, Auckland. Source: 1 NEWS
“The police would like to assure the public that we have a committed team of detectives working on this matter.”
Anyone who may have information or who witnessed suspicious activity on the night of October 20 has been urged to contact Manukau County Police at (09) 261 1321, or anonymously at through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
