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Teen, 17, speaking with police after man dies in Greymouth after being found stabbed in street

July 30, 2018

The man was found in the street and later died in hospital. (Source: Other)

A 41-year-old man has died after being found stabbed in Greymouth overnight.

Police cordon at scene of Greymouth homicide.

Police cordon at scene of Greymouth homicide. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Police say he was found in Cowper St around 2am, and died in Greymouth Hospital shortly afterwards.

A 17-year-old male is speaking with police about the incident.

"We would like to speak to anybody that may have witnessed a late 1990 red Toyota Corolla travelling in the Greymouth township in the early hours of Monday morning," Inspector Mel Aitken, West Coast Area Commander said.

"Police are also keen to speak to anybody that may have witnessed a male dressed in dark clothing walking on Sids Road, near Coal Creek." 

The man was found on Cowper Street at 2am and died shortly afterwards in Greymouth Hospital. (Source: Other)

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