27 Aug 2023

Police investigating death at Hastings home

10:38 am on 27 August 2023
Police responded to reports of disorder in Murdoch Place, Hastings, on 26 August, 2023.

Police responded to reports of disorder in Murdoch Place, on 26 August. Photo: Supplied/ Google Maps

Police have launched an investigation after a sudden death following disorder at a home in Hastings.

Senior Sergeant James Keene said police were called to reports of disorder in Murdoch Place in the suburb of Raureka, about 8.50pm on Saturday.

A person was found unresponsive at a home in the street and was given medical assistance, but died at the scene.

The death was being treated as unexplained, Keene said; "Enquiries to determine the circumstances are ongoing".

A scene guard was in place at the property.

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