Body found on Weymouth Beach 'unexplained death'

Police were alerted to the scene in south Auckland, near Manurewa, about 1.10pm yesterday. Photo / Michael Craig

Circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body on Weymouth Beach, near Manurewa, are not considered to be suspicious.

Police were alerted to the scene about 1.10pm yesterday.

A fire crew also helped officers recover the body, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faa Vaaeulua says it is early stages, but the death is being treated as unexplained.

A post-mortem examination is being carried out today to establish the cause of death, he said.

The deceased was yet to be formally identified.