Body found near Tauranga walkway

Police on Waikareao Walkway this morning. Photo / George Novak

A body was found near a walkway in Tauranga on Friday.

A police spokeswoman said police were attending a sudden death incident at the bottom of Sixth Ave near a walkway.

Police at the scene this morning. Photo / George Novak

"At this stage we don't have any further information on the circumstances," she said.

Multiple police officers were seen along the Waikareao Walkway which runs adjacent to Takitimu Dr.

A St John spokeswoman said they were called to the scene but were not required.

Police tape near a scene of a sudden death in Tauranga. Photo / George Novak