One person is dead and a homicide investigation is underway after an incident in Nelson last night

Police were called to the scene of a 'serious incident' at Orchard St in Stoke shortly after 7pm.

Detective Inspector Lex Bruning said a man with critical injuries was taken to hospital but he has since died.

Those involved are believed to be known to each other.

The area remains cordoned off with a scene examination underway.