Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man in Greymouth last month.
Donald Baikie, 67, was found dead at a property on Chapel Street around 12.15pm on 30 September.
The postmortem was completed in Christchurch on Thursday.
"Our condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time," West Coast Area Commander Inspector Jacqui Corner said.
"An examination of the scene continues, with the assistance of the Christchurch Police Fingerprint Section and members of the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science."
Additional staff have travelled from Nelson and Marlborough to assist with the investigation.
"There will be a visible police presence in the area as we work to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred," Corner said.
There is not believed to be any risk to the public, she said.
"Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information in relation to Donald's death, or have seen him in the last week."
Anyone with information that can assist police in their investigation are urged to contact 105 online or via phone with reference Operation County or file number 250930/4221.
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