20 Sep 2025

Man who died in Christchurch still unidentified

8:23 pm on 20 September 2025
Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.

Police are working to identify a man who died in Horotane Valley Road, Christchurch (file photo). Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

Police are trying to identify a man who died suddenly in Christchurch on Friday and have appealed for any information.

The man is thought to have been aged in his 30s or 40s, and had a distinctive birthmark on his left forearm.

He died on Friday in Horotane Valley Road and his death was not believed to be suspicious, they said.

"When located he was wearing a black long-sleeve woollen jersey, black trousers, and brown and grey tramping boots. Police also located a backpack with him."

On Friday, The Press reported that police were called to Horotane Valley Road at 4.30am Friday.

Anyone who may have information was asked to contact police by calling 105 and quoting the file number 250919/7193, or by reporting anonymously through Crime Stoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or online at [www.crimestoppers-nz.org crimestoppers-nz.org].

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