Baby's body found in wheelie bin in Auckland
A baby's body was found in a bin in Auckland late last night, sparking a homicide investigation, RNZ can reveal.
Auckland City Detective Inspector Scott Beard said police discovered the deceased on Renall St, in Ponsonby, about 10pm.
RNZ understands the deceased is a baby. Stuff is reporting the body was found in a wheelie bin.
Beard earlier said police were continuing to gather information from the scene and inquiries were ongoing.
A person was in custody and police were not looking for anyone else in connection at this stage.
Det Insp Beard said a scene examination was under way and there would be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continued.
"Members of the public can be assured there is no risk to public safety."
A post-mortem will be carried out in due course.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, is asked to make a report via 105, using the file number 250630/9878 and quote 'Operation Yarrow'.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-nz.org
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