Multiple police are at the scene of a sudden death in Wellington today.

The Herald understands it was the death of a baby.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the Newtown property just before noon today.

Officers were seen speaking to residents at the Newtown Park Apartments on Mansfield St, Stuff reported.

One resident said he had been told by another occupant a baby had died.

“They said it was a boy or a girl,” Vaialofa Mamea told Stuff.

Police in attendance at a sudden death at the Newtown Park Apartments in Wellington, where emergency services were called to the address just before 12pm today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Herald understands the block of apartments are owned by the Wellington City Council.

A spokesperson for the council said; “This is a police matter, and we, along with the landlord Te Toi Mahana, will assist them with their inquiries regarding this tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the whānau during this difficult time.”

A Te Toi Mahana Community Housing spokesperson confirmed they were assisting authorities with their inquiries.

“Our thoughts are with the whānau and community during this very difficult time.”

A Wellington Free Ambulance spokesperson referred all questions to police as the lead agency for the incident.

One police vehicle was parked outside the apartments when the Herald visited the scene on Tuesday afternoon.

Two uniformed officers could be seen leaving the scene as two detectives arrived and entered the apartment block.

More to come.

Police in attendance at a sudden death at the Newtown Park Apartments in Wellington, where Emergency services were called to the address just before 12pm today, 24 September, 2024. NZME photograph by Mark Mitchell

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