Police responding to unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore

Emergency services are at the scene of an unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore this afternoon.

Police were called to Onewa Rd, Birkenhead, at 3.40pm.

A police spokesperson said the death is being treated as unexplained.

A scene guard remains outside the residential property while police complete their investigations.

Officers at the scene of unexplained death in Birkenhead this afternoon. Photo / Hayden Woodward

A police spokesperson said there was no immediate risk to the public.

St John has sent two ambulances.

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