Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Ashburton

A homicide investigation has been launched in Ashburton after a young man died on Friday night. 

Emergency services went to an address in Netherby at 11:45pm where they found the 23-year-old man with critical injuries. 

They were unable to save him and he died at the scene. 

The property has been cordoned off as police investigate further. 

Newshub.