One dead, one critical, one missing: Hamilton police launch homicide probe

Police are making inquiries. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton after a man was found dead.

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson said police were called to Beatty Street, Melville at around 4.30am Saturday.

He said a 26-year-old man was found dead at the scene.

A second man was taken to Waikato Hospital, where he remained in a critical condition.

Police are making inquiries, and trying to identify and locate a third man who was at the scene.

They are also seeking a vehicle seen in the area.

The black Ford Territory, registration DBN472, was last seen being driven by a man, who police are also looking to speak to in connection with enquiries.

They would like to hear from anyone who might have seen or heard anything, or have any CCTV footage - quote file number 250315/0371

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