Police have confirmed a man is dead following a stabbing in Porirua on Thursday night. Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man was stabbed near the Te Rauparaha Park in Porirua. Detective senior sergeant Mike Sears said officers were called to an address on Parumoana St at about 5.40pm on Thursday after reports one person had been seriously injured. The victim was given medical attention, but sadly died at the scene, he said. THOMAS MANCH/STUFF Police have cordoned off a Porirua park following a stabbing. A fight had been reported at the same address earlier that day, a police spokeswoman said. A woman at the scene, who declined to give her name, said she was knew the victim – a young man in his early 20s. She said she had seen the man and his younger brother half an hour prior to the incident, and she later emerged from PAK'nSAVE to find police officers on Jellicoe Rd. THOMAS MANCH/STUFF One person is dead after a stabbing in Porirua. The brother was standing with the officers. "When I asked him what happened, he said, 'my brother got stabbed, he's dead'." Someone jumped out of a car and stabbed him, she said. "They're peaceful fullas, they didn't cause any trouble." Another witness, who did not wish to be named, said he was leaving a nearby fish and chip store when he saw the fight occurring and ran over to help. "It was too late," he said. Jellicoe St and half of Te Rauparaha Park have been cordoned off with several detectives and a police photographer at the scene. What appeared to be the man's body lay covered in black plastic under a pohutakawa tree on Thursday night. Wellington Free Ambulance were also in attendance. The investigation is underway and police are working to understand the circumstances of the incident. Anyone with information they believe may help Police with their inquiries is urged to get in touch with Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000. Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<doc-sep>The Police forensic team at the scene of the stabbing at Te Rauparaha Park in Porirua where Hone Hotiki Pawa was killed on Thursday. Police have revealed 23-year-old father of three Hone Hotiki Pawa was the man killed at Te Rauparaha park on Thursday. Pawa, a Porirua local, is survived by his partner, family and three young children. Detective senior sergeant Christiaan Barnard said inquires into the circumstances of Pawa's death are ongoing. A 39-year-old man, who has name suppression, appeared in the Porirua District Court on Friday dressed in a blue boiler suit to face a charge of assault with intent to injure in relation to the Porirua stabbing. READ MORE: * Name suppression for man facing assault charge in relation to fatal Porirua stabbing * Homicide inquiry launched after man stabbed near Te Rauparaha Park in Porirua "The scene examination was completed late last night and the road is re-opened," Barnard said. ROSA WOODS Detective senior sergeant Christiaan Barnard said inquires into the circumstances of Pawa's death are ongoing. The Police forensic tent could still be seen at the park on Saturday morning. "We are making steady progress with our investigation and I would like to thank the residents of Porirua for their assistance so far," Barnard said. Detective senior sergeant Mike Sears said officers were called to an address on Parumoana St at about 5.40pm on Thursday after reports one person had been seriously injured. A fight had been reported at the same address earlier that day, a police spokeswoman said on Thursday. Pawa's partner declined to comment.<doc-sep>Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a fight in Porirua left a man dead. Police were called to the scene on Parumoana St at 5:40pm on Thursday. The man was found with serious injuries and given medical assistance, but died at the scene. A police spokesperson told Newshub the incident occurred outside Te Rauparaha Park. The spokesperson said they could not confirm the man had been stabbed, but that it was a "serious assault." An investigation is underway, and police are working to understand the circumstances of the man's death. A woman at the scene told Stuff she had seen the man and his younger brother half an hour before the incident. When she came out of the nearby supermarket, she saw police officers on Jellicoe Street, standing alongside the younger brother. "When I asked him what happened, he said 'my brother got stabbed," the woman told Stuff. Anyone with information regarding the situation is asked to call Wellington police on (04) 381 2000. Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Newshub.<doc-sep>A 39-year-old man has appeared in Porirua District Court today charged with assault with intent to injure as police investigate the death of a 23-year-old man in Porirua last night. Your playlist will load after this ad He suffered fatal injuries during a fight and died despite being given medical assistance at the scene. Police were called to a Parumoana Street address and last night they told 1 NEWS the victim had been stabbed. The man charged has been remanded in custody to reappear on 31 May. Detective Senior Sergeant Christiaan Barnard, Kapiti-Mana Investigations Manager, says the charge stems from the ongoing investigation into the death of a 23-year-old. "I have a team of 30 investigators who are working hard to establish the events leading up to the incident," Mr Barnard said in a statement late this afternoon. "The police presence in central Porirua is a confronting sight for residents and we hope to finish our scene examination by late Saturday," he said. Police will be working with local businesses to reduce any impact on their ability to trade, he added. "This was an isolated incident and I want to reassure the public that the Police are working very hard to uncover all the facts and hold people to account. Mr Barnard has appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward and tell police what they saw. Anyone who has any information that may assist police is asked to contact Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000.<doc-sep>
Forensic police could be seen at the scene of Thursday's stabbing at Te Rauparaha Park in Porirua where a man was killed. A man has appeared in the Porirua District Court, charged with assault with intent to injure in relation to the death of a man in Porirua. Dressed in a blue boiler suit, the 39-year-old was granted name suppression and remanded in custody until May 31. Police launched a homicide inquiry on Thursday night after a man was stabbed near Te Rauparaha Park. ROSA WOODS/STUFF The victim, believed to be a young man in his 20s, was given medical attention, but died at the scene. The victim, believed to be a young man in his 20s, was given medical attention, but died at the scene. READ MORE: Homicide inquiry launched after man stabbed near Te Rauparaha Park in Porirua A police spokeswoman said the investigation was still ongoing after the arrest because there were still witnesses being interviewed. ROSA WOODS The homicide investigation continues after the arrest of the 39-year-old who was charged with assault in relation to the man's death. At the scene on Friday, detectives and forensics teams could be seen scouring the area, including rooftops of local businesses. Detective Senior Sergant Christiaan Barnard said teams of investigators were working on the case. "While there is a confronting site in the Porirua CBD our scene examination should be completed later tomorrow." While some businesses were within the cordon and closed, Police were working with local businesses to minimise the disruption he said. Detective senior sergeant Mike Sears said officers were called to an address on Parumoana St at about 5.40pm on Thursday after reports one person had been seriously injured. A fight had been reported at the same address earlier that day, a police spokeswoman said on Thursday. One witness at the scene, who said she knew the victim, said he was a young man in his early 20s. She said she was told by the victim's brother, someone jumped out of a car and stabbed the young man.