Photo: George HeardDetectives are investigating an "unexplained death" in Christchurch this afternoon. Six police cars, a fire truck and two ambulances are at a group of housing units owned by Otautahi Community Housing Trust. A police spokeswoman said: "Police are currently attending a Barnett Ave address following a report of a sudden death. "The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and inquiries are underway." It comes less than a fortnight after Kenneth Daniel Hawkins, 50, was allegedly stabbed to death at the community housing complex where he lived in Sydenham.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 04, 2021 03:56 UTC