Herbert Bradley has been named as the victim of聽Wednesday鈥檚 homicide on Upper Queen St, Auckland.
Police confirmed the 70-year-old died as a result of being stabbed.
鈥淧olice and victim support are working with the wh膩nau through the tragedy they have suffered,鈥 Detective Inspector Scott Beard said.
鈥淧olice will today complete the scene examination at the Upper Queen Street apartment where the stabbing occurred.鈥
He said the investigation would continue along with the聽prosecution phase of the two accused聽charged with Bradley鈥檚 murder.
鈥淧olice would like thank those residents and workers around the apartment block and car park for their understanding and assistance.鈥
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