Body found on Canterbury riverbank | NZ FIJI TIMES

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UPDATED: 7:10am – A man’s body was found in the Waimakariri River bed in Canterbury last night.

Canterbury police criminal investigations manager Detective Inspector Corrie Parnell said a homicide investigation is now under way after the man’s body was found just before 10pm near Harrs Rd, North Canterbury.

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The identity of the man was yet to be confirmed, he said.

Police will examine the area where the body was found over the coming days. (Photo / Google Maps)

The area was now under police guard and a forensic examination would take place over the next few days, Parnell said.

Police would like to hear from anybody who was near Harrs Rd and South Eyre Rd yesterday between 8pm and 10.30pm.

Anyone with information can phone Christchurch Police on (03) 363 7400 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

-NewstalkZB

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