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Police widen corden after body found in burning car at Auckland park

Author
Ben Leahy, NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Sun, 7 Mar 2021, 11:27AM
(Photo / NZ Herald)
(Photo / NZ Herald)

Police widen corden after body found in burning car at Auckland park

Author
Ben Leahy, NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Sun, 7 Mar 2021, 11:27AM

Police have today launched a detailed scene examination and widened cordons after a body was found inside a burning car at an Auckland park.

Emergency crews rushed to the vehicle fire at a carpark in Barry Curtis Park on Chapel Rd in Flat Bush in the city's south-east about 8.10pm on Saturday.

Police confirmed this morning a body was found inside the car and that a scene examination was under way.

At 9.45am police were widening the cordon, to include a public footpath that runs alongside the scene. The cordon also now includes a field by the carpark.

"Cordons will remain in place this morning while the scene is examined," police said in a statement.

"Police are making inquiries to determine what has occurred and are not in a
position to comment further at this time."

A blue forensic tent was erected over the car last night and a detailed investigation and scene examination has started.

A handful of people have been moving around the edges of the cordon this morning including joggers, walkers and dog walkers.

A blue forensic tent was erected over the car last night and a detailed investigation and scene examination has started. Photo / Alex BurtonA blue forensic tent was erected over the car last night and a detailed investigation and scene examination has started. Photo / Alex Burton

Inside the cordon, the back of the damaged car can be seen inside the tent.

Locals who spoke to the Herald, including some who walk through the park daily, said the death was a shock.

About 100 metres from the scene is a small white church, St Paul's in the Park. St Paul's priest Warner Wilder confirmed they did not gather during alert level 2 or above and instead provided a YouTube service.

Cordons were earlier in place at Chapel Rd and Ormiston Rd, and Stancombe Rd and Chapel Rd.

A photographer at the scene last night said police were working alongside their specialist search group, and officers were scouring the scene with torches.

"A large section of Barry Curtis Park was cordoned off with police tape, with officers blocking the entrances.

"The scene is in lockdown, with police media confirming a scene examination will be carried out [on Sunday]."

  • Police ask anyone with information to contact them on 105, quoting file number 210306/4193. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

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