6 Jan 2022

Human remains found on beach in North Canterbury

12:39 pm on 6 January 2022

Human remains have washed ashore at Leithfield Beach in Hurunui, police have been told.

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Photo: Find a Beach

Police received the information from a member of the public around 8.30am today.

At this time, the remains are unidentified and the circumstances are unknown, police said in a statement.

Anyone with information or concerns that can assist in an inquiry is asked to contact police on 105 and quote event number P049212549.