Unexplained death in Hamilton

Police are investigating an unexplained death with the discovery of a body.

Police were advised of the location of a body behind properties in Lake Crescent after a member of the public contacted Police at about 9.40am yesterday.


Police are working to establish the cause of death. File photo.

Forensic scientists were called to the scene to undertake a forensic examination and police are making enquiries in the area to find out more information.

'This is a normal process where the circumstances of a death are not yet able to be explained,” says a statement from police.

'Police are not able to release the name of the deceased at this time as enquiries are ongoing to formalise identification and advise the family.”

A post-mortem examination is expected to be completed today.

People with information about the case can contact their local police station.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.

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