Police are investigating an 'unexplained death' in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police say a death in Christchurch on Wednesday was not of a suspicious nature.
Police were called to a property on Main North Rd, Papanui, yesterday afternoon where a person was found in a critical condition.
"Sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services, the person died at the scene," police said in a statement.
They initially said the death was being treated as unexplained, and a scene guard was in place for a time as an investigation was carried out.
In an update this afternoon police said a post-mortem examination had been completed, adding that "the death was not of a suspicious nature and has been referred to the Coroner".
- Allied Media
