Police investigate large pool of human blood in Wellington tunnel

Police are investigating the discovery of a large pool of human blood in a pedestrian tunnel in Wellington. Officers were called to the tunnel on Coutts Street in Rongotai at approximately 10.40pm on Sunday. The tunnel runs beneath Wellington Airport, connecting Coutts Street in Rongotai to Miro Street in Miramar.

Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott stated that testing has confirmed the blood is human. Although the area was cordoned off for a scene examination, no injured persons or other individuals were located nearby at the time. "If there is a person involved, our priority is to check on their welfare," Wescott said.

Authorities are appealing for information to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify anyone involved. Police want to speak with anyone who was near the tunnel before 10.40pm on Sunday. They are also seeking anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the surrounding area.

Where reports differ

• The police file number is reported as 261005/7652 in one report and 261005/765 in another

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, 1News, The Post and Otago Daily Times.