A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man at the Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri today.
Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin, Counties Manukau CIB says Police were notified at around 11.40am of a serious incident inside the men’s prison.
“One man was found unresponsive and was worked on by medical staff, but sadly he has died at the scene.
“Another man has been injured and transported to hospital in a serious condition.”
One person is assisting Police with our enquiries.
“Police remain at the site, and we will be working with the Department of Corrections as part of our investigation,” Detective Inspector Adkin says.
We will look to issue further updates to media when we are able.
ENDS.
Tony Wright/NZ Police