Person found dead in Invercargill

Police near the scene in Invercargill on Sunday morning. Photo: Nina Tapu
Police near the scene in Invercargill on Sunday morning. Photo: Nina Tapu
Police are investigating after a person was found dead in the centre of Invercargill this morning.

The body was found near the intersection of Sydney and St Andrew streets, close to the Northern Tavern, Stuff reports.

Police were alerted at 9.25am and a scene examination was completed, with the death being treated as unexplained, a police spokesperson said.

A post-mortem will be held on Tuesday.