Investigation under way after body found in Woolston

Christchurch Police have cordoned off an area alongside the Heathcote River
in Woolston following the discovery of a body this morning.

A member of the public contacted Police shortly after 9.00am to report seeing
a body on the riverbank near Catherine Street. The body is believed to be
that of a male.

Cordons are in place at Catherine Street, Maronan Street, Connal Street and
on walkways in the vicinity.

A Police investigation into the death is now under way. Police are not yet in
a position to say whether there are any suspicious circumstances involved.

ENDS

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