Woman charged with murder after man found dead in vehicle

11:14 am on 10 October 2022
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A woman has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in a vehicle in Wattle Downs, Auckland.

Police were called to the incident in Horbart Crescent about 10.42pm on Sunday, where officers found the man dead.

A 41-year-old woman has been arrested.

The woman was due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday, charged with murder.

"Police are not currently seeking anyone further in relation to the death, however a number of enquiries remain ongoing," Detective Inspector Karen Bright said.

Wattle Downs residents could expect to see a continued police presence in the area on Monday, the police statement said.