Police are referring an Auckland man’s death to the Coroner, after he was located deceased in Highbrook on Tuesday.

Counties Manukau CIB have been investigating the sudden death since it was first reported at around 11.30am on 22 July.

“I can confirm that a post-mortem examination was completed yesterday afternoon,” Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward says.

“Police will not be releasing detailed findings of the post-mortem, but it has indicated the man died of a self-inflicted injury.

“Police are not treating the man’s death, or the discovery of two devices near his body, as a criminal matter.”

A scene examination around the walkway was also completed yesterday.

Police are currently unable to release further details surrounding the man, as formal identification procedures are yet to be completed.

Next of kin have been contacted and Police are currently supporting them through the next steps in the process.

“This incident has occurred in a very public place, and I understand there will naturally be curiosity surrounding what has taken place,” Detective Senior Sergeant Hayward says.

“It’s important to remember that a person has died and there is family grieving, so we ask people to be mindful of speculation.

“Our focus now is to complete enquiries on behalf of a coroner who will in time issue fulsome findings surrounding the circumstances leading up to the man’s death.”

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