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Waitakere deaths: names released, injuries consistent with animal attack – police

Waitakere news

Post mortem examinations have now been completed after two deaths in Waitākere.

Police are in a position to release the details of the two people found at the Anzac Valley Road property yesterday, on 18 April.

They were Alfred Helge Hansen, aged 82, and Gaye Carole Hansen, aged 81.

‘We can confirm post mortem results indicate injuries consistent with an animal attack,’ said police in a statement.

‘Police extend our sympathies to their wider family after what has been a tragic incident.’

The Hansens’ deaths will be referred to the Coroner.

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Source:NZ Police

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