Body found on Taylors mistake beach

Just before 8.00 am this morning, the body of a 50 year old male was found by two walkers on the Taylors Mistake beach beside a popular walking track.

Sergeant Phil Newton of the Lyttelton Police said that the circumstances did not appear suspicious and the matter is being passed on to the coroner. The name of the deceased has been withheld until relatives have been informed.

Watchhouse
Lyttelton
Issued By: Senior Sergeant Tony Ellis