Suspicious Sudden Death

At about 10.15pm on Thursday 20th September, Emergency Services were called to an address in Farmers Crescent in Taita, Lower Hutt.

A 52 year old male had been found by a friend, unconscious in the driveway of an address.  The friends commenced CPR which was continued by emergency services on their arrival.

CPR has been unsuccessful.

The death has been treated as suspicious and  CIB have commenced an investigation.

The deceased is a 52 year old male who resides in the Taita area.  His name will be released once all next of kin have been notified.

Any further media enquiries should be directed to Inspector Mike Hill at Lower Hutt Police after 8am on Friday morning.