Man found dead in Kinloch with gunshot wound

Police are at a serious incident in Whangamata Rd in Kinloch tonight.

A man had been found dead in Kinloch, near Taupo, with what appears to be a gunshot wound.

Police said they were called to Whangamata Rd around 8.45pm tonight to assist ambulance staff following reports of an injured male at the address.

A man has been found dead at the scene and at this stage it appears to be from a gunshot wound, a police statement said.

Police inquiries will continue through the night and a scene guard will be in place at the address.

Police are in the early stages of their investigation and there is no further information available at this time.