Woman dies after being assaulted in Auckland's Grey Lynn

The woman was critically injured and later died.
The woman was critically injured and later died. Photo credit: Getty Images

A woman has died after being assaulted on an Auckland street on Saturday morning.

Emergency services were notified of the assault just before 8:30am on Cockburn St, Grey Lynn, a police statement said.

"On arrival, the woman was found to be critically injured and has subsequently died," police said.

"Cordons are being put in place in Cockburn St."

Police said one person has been taken into custody.

"Residents and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services personnel," the statement said.

"An update will be provided as more information becomes available."