29 Nov 2017

Major Chch road reopens hours after body found

3:44 pm on 29 November 2017

Police in Christchurch say they are speaking to a number of people in connection to a death overnight.

A cordon has been in place on Ferry Road in Christchurch after a body was found this morning.

A body was found near Edmonds Park this morning. Photo: RNZ / Rachel Graham

Cordons put in place shortly after 4am on Ferry Road between Bordesley and Aldwins Roads were lifted just after 3pm.

The body was found near Edmonds Park which is often used by homeless people.

Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Stewart says they are aware of speculation in the community, however the investigation is still in its early stages.

A formal identification process is under way.