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Woodridge death: Police make public appeal for CCTV footage

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Police investigating the death of a person in Woodridge, Wellington overnight are appealing for CCTV footage from the community.

An investigation was initiated after a body was located inside a burnt-out vehicle on Ladbrooke Drive at around 11.40pm.

Initial indications suggest the death is not suspicious and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

Although the death is not considered to be suspicious, Police are appealing for CCTV footage to establish the events leading up to the incident.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the surrounding streets, specifically Ladbrooke Drive and Woodridge Crescent.

If you have information that may assist in Police’s enquiries, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or call 105.

Please use the reference number P062417472.

Image credit: Joe Gadd

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