Police investigating 'unexplained death' in south Auckland

The victim died at the scene.
The victim died at the scene. Photo credit: Getty

An investigation is underway after the unexplained death of a woman in south Auckland on Sunday morning.

Police were alerted to a woman who had been assaulted at a Smedley St address in Manurewa about 3:20am. She died at the scene.

A man was arrested a short time later and is speaking with police.

No-one else is being sought in relation to the incident, a police spokesperson said.

"A scene examination is underway and a scene guard is in place."