Man arrested and charged with murder over death in West Auckland

5:19 pm on 20 December 2022
Police block an alleyway in Massey, West Auckland

Police blocked an alleyway in Massey, West Auckland yesterday after responding to a callout. Photo: RNZ / Mohammad Alafeshat

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of a woman in West Auckland yesterday.

Police launched a homicide investigation after a woman died near Royal Road yesterday evening.

The arrested man will appear in Waitākere District Court on Wednesday, charged with murder.

Police said a number of inquiries were ongoing.

They thanked community members who assisted at the scene and over the past 24 hours.