Homicide investigation launched after 22yo dropped off with critical injuries dies in Middlemore Hospital

Homicide investigation launched after 22yo dropped off with critical injuries dies in Middlemore Hospital
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A homicide investigation is underway after a man died in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital on Sunday.

The 22-year-old was dropped off at a Takanini medical centre at about 12:45pm with critical injuries. He was then transported to Middlemore Hospital, where he died from his injuries a short time later.

"Police are working to establish the circumstances leading to the man's injuries, and to identify the person/s who dropped him off at the medical centre," a police spokesperson says.

No information was given from police about what the man's injuries were.

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to get in touch via 105. 

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.