Homicide inquiry after death in Gisborne

A homicide investigation is under way after a man who was taken to hospital in Gisborne with severe injuries died this morning.

Police were alerted at 4.20am after the man was taken to hospital, they said in a statement. He died a short time later.

Investigators believe he was injured at a home in Tolerton Ave.

A scene guard is in place and scene examinations are being carried out.

Police asked for anyone with information to contact them.

 - RNZ