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Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Wellington home

May 4, 2023
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A file image of a police officer. (Source: 1News)

Police are investigating after a person was found dead at a home in Wellington this afternoon.

Police say they were called to Mansfield St, in Newtown, around 6.30pm.

The person's death is currently being treated as unexplained and a scene guard is in place.

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