UPDATED: Manawatu Police have launched a homicide investigation after the suspicious death of a Woodville man.
A scene guard has been at the Ormond St property overnight and a scene examination is currently underway following the death yesterday afternoon.
Central District Crime Manager, Acting Detective Inspector Dave Kirby said the man's body is still at the address but a priority for police today will be to remove the body and return the man to his family.
"The deceased male is believed to be in his late 40s and officers are working closely with his family and supporting them through this difficult time.
"Once the body is removed from the property, formal identification will be completed and a post mortem will follow."