'Pretty scary scene': Ponsonby residents shocked by homicide investigation
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body was found
at a Renall St house by police at 10pm Tuesday night.
Liam Fitzsimons, who was working from home near the scene on Renall Street off Ponsonby Road, told RNZ police were not giving neighbours any details about what happened.
"I had a nosey this morning. I have no idea what's going on; they're not telling us anything.
"It definitely hits close to home with it being the street across.
"It's crazy what's happening. Ponsonby is supposed to be a safe place."
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RNZ/Marika Khabazi
Marcelo Camargo from the store Triumph & Disaster said when he arrived at work early Wednesday morning, Renall Street was blocked off.
"I found out what's happening from the news. The cops haven't said anything, which is understandable, but it's a pretty scary scene."
Police are focusing attention on a set of wheelie bins on Renall St.
Photo:
RNZ/Nick Monro
Lauren Marrion, who also worked in the area, said she Googled what happened after seeing the "commotion".
"Generally, it's quiet, peaceful, and chill here; it's Ponsonby, so it's very unexpected."
A person is in custody and police are not looking for anyone else in connection at this stage.
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