A teenage boy has died following an alleged assault at a bus stop in Dunedin this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Great King St just after 3pm, Detective Senior Sergeant Kallum Croudis said.
1News understands the incident occurred at a bus stop.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.
He died in hospital this evening.
“A teenage boy was taken into custody immediately following the incident and will appear in Dunedin Youth Court tomorrow,” Croudis said.
“This is an incredibly tragic situation for all involved and we are working to support the victim’s family, who are understandably distraught at the sudden and violent loss of their loved one.
“We’re aware that people in the area around the bus hub on Great King Street may have photos or video footage of the incident.”
In a statement, Police Minister Mark Mitchell told 1News, “This is a tragic situation for the family and friends of the victim and my thoughts and prayers are with them”.
“This is a matter for police and I’m sure they will provide more information when they can.”
Anyone with images, footage or information has been asked to contact police.