Police at the scene. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Christchurch on Sunday night.
Emergency services were called to a social housing complex on Innes Road in Mairehau about 9.15pm Sunday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said the man was found with critical injuries, and despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene.
"Scene guards are in place at the address while Police work to determine the circumstances around the death," she said.
A man who lives near the housing complex, who did not wish to be identified, told RNZ it was a generally a safe area.
"This would be a huge shock to the community," he said.
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust manages the tenancies at the complex.
In a statement, Trust acting chief executive Cedreece Tamagushiku said his thoughts were with affected family, friends and whānau.
"We're in the process of contacting tenants to let them know they can access support if they need it, and members of our tenancy support team will visit when access is no longer restricted," he said.
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