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Police investigating 'unexplained death' in Wellington home

May 5, 2023

Police emergency at a crime scene. — Police emergency at a crime scene. (Source: 1News)

Police are examining a Wellington address following an "unexplained death" yesterday evening.

A man's body was found at a house in Newtown yesterday at around 6.30pm.

Police say the man's death is continuing to be treated as unexplained, with staff working to determine the circumstances.

"More information will be released when Police are in a position to do so," a police spokesperson said.

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