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A homicide inquiry is underway after a person died after being set on fire in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham this afternoon.
A police northern communications spokesman said initial reports were received by ambulance staff, who were told a person had been set on fire at the Kiwitea Street address.
"The scene is therefore being treated as a homicide," the spokesman said.
A man found at the address was assisting police with their inquiries.
The police spokesman said further details would not be available for some time.
- NZPA
