Police investigating the death of a 21-year-old man in South Auckland last Saturday are looking for the people who attacked him.
Nigel Fuatimu died in Jellicoe Park in Manurewa from injuries sustained during the attack, which is believed to have been random and unprovoked.
Police said in a statement Fuatimu and three friends had been drinking the night of the attack and headed to the park about 11pm. They were playing loud music from a Bluetooth speaker when two men approached them.
A fight broke out and Fuatimu was killed at the scene.
Police said they know there was more than one offender, and up to four people could have been involved. They are described as Pacific Islanders.
Acting detective inspector Warrick Adkin said there was no indication the attackers knew Fuatimu.
"Police are urging the people involved to do the right thing for Mr Fuatimu and his family," Adkin said.
"We also believe there are people out there in the community who know what happened at Jellicoe Park or know who was involved.
"We are asking that they also do the right thing and contact Police so we can provide some closure for Mr Fuatimu's family."
Adkin urged people to contact police if they knew anything about the identities of the people involved.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identities of those involved is urged to contact Counties Manukau Police on 09 261 1321 or report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 - referencing Operation Preston.
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