Police launch homicide investigation after Sean Remnant critically injured at Porirua property

Emergency services were called to Kōtuku St in Porirua. Image / Google Maps

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found critically injured at a Porirua property and later died.

Emergency services were called to a Kōtuku St in Elsdon in the early hours of December 1.

They found Tītahi Bay resident Sean Remnant with critical injuries.

He was taken to hospital where the 43-year-old died.

Police were previously treating the death as suspicious before confirming today they are now treating it as a homicide.

“Police remain focused on determining what occurred prior to Sean’s death and understanding the cause of his injuries,” Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss has previously said.

“We know that Sean was at the address as a guest and was known to the occupants.”

No charges had been laid yet.

“Police extend our deepest condolences to his family who we will continue to keep updated as the investigation progresses,” Middlemiss said.

Middlemiss said it was an isolated incident with no risk to the public.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who has information, CCTV footage or dashcam footage around the Kōtuku St area that could help with their investigation.

Anyone with information that could help police can contact 105 and reference the file number 241201/7304 Operation Croydon.

People can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Georgina Campbell is a Wellington-based reporter who has a particular interest in local government, transport, and seismic issues. She joined the Herald in 2019 after working as a broadcast journalist.