Identity confirmed in Hagley Park death

Christchurch Police have confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found in South Hagley Park yesterday afternoon.

He was Nick [correct] John Renouf, a 19-year old student at Canterbury University.

Mr Renouf's family are expected to arrive in Christchurch this afternoon from their home in Tauranga.

The case has now been referred to the Coroner, who will make a final determination as to the cause of death.

Police confirmed today that Mr Renouf had briefly been in custody at Christchurch Police Station on the evening prior to his death.

Christchurch Area Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor says Mr Renouf had been arrested for a breach of a liquor ban in Riccarton Road at 9.55pm on Wednesday.

"He was processed at the Christchurch Central custody suite and released with a pre-charge warning at around 10.40pm," he says.

"We have reviewed the process and interviewed officers who dealt with Mr Renouf, and there is no indication that he was impaired in any way.

"He was engaging well with our staff and was in good health at the time he was released."

Superintendent McGregor says it is believed Mr Renouf made his own way from the station.

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