Police have confirmed that a large pool of blood discovered in a pedestrian tunnel beneath Wellington Airport was human, and are appealing for information to establish what happened.
Police were called to Coutts Street in Rongotai at around 10.40pm on Sunday 4 October. Officers cordoned off the scene and conducted an examination, but nobody was found in the surrounding area at the time.
The tunnel runs beneath Wellington Airport, connecting Coutts Street in Rongotai with Miro Street in Miramar.
Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott said Police wanted to establish the circumstances surrounding the discovery and identify anybody involved.
“If there is a person involved, our priority is to check on their welfare,” he said.
Police want to hear from anyone who was near the tunnel on Sunday evening before 10.40pm, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage from the surrounding area.
Anyone with information can contact Police on 105, quoting file number 261005/7652. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
