A man has received critical injuries following a serious assault in Mount Roskill, Auckland early this morning.
Police said they received reports of an assault on Gifford Ave around 3.10am.
A 24-year-old man received critical injuries and was transported to Auckland Hospital.
A witness at the scene said the man was found unconscious, with head injuries.
He said police investigators could be seen combing the area along a nearby creek for evidence.
Six police cars along with nine staff were at the crime scene shortly after 4am.
A police spokesman said inquiries are ongoing.
• Anyone who has information that may assist this investigation is urged to call Police on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The circumstances around the death are being treated as unexplained.