Police are at the scene in Mornington where a man has died after allegedly being attacked then run down by a group in a vehicle. Video / ODT / Stephen Jaquiery
A witness who was at the scene of a death in Dunedin last night said the victim was attacked and then run down by a group in a vehicle.
Police confirmed last night a man died in Eglinton Rd, near Unity Park, in Mornington, about 7.30pm.
In an update this morning police said they were called to the scene after reports a man had been assaulted and run over by a vehicle.
This morning two large green tents are set up at the scene, where deep tyre marks can be seen in the grass on the park.
Police were still at the scene at 11.30am and the road was still closed.
They would not say how many people they were seeking in relation to the incident, if any arrests had been made or if the vehicle had been found.
This comes after a Health New Zealand employee last night said a man who was with the victim said his friend had been beaten up and when he tried to escape, the group ran him down.
Police at the scene in Eglinton Rd on Friday morning. Photo / Peter McIntosh
"We understand a group of people were present at the scene prior to this man's death and welcome any information you may have that will help us understand what happened."
Anyone with information should contact police 105, event number P051302605; Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 or online via www.crimestoppers-nz.org