Christchurch police investigating unexplained death

Police are investigating a person's death after they, St John and Fire and Emergency NZ staff were all called to a property in Linwood Ave, Christchurch, today. Photo / George Heard

A person has died in Christchurch in what police are describing as “unexplained” circumstances.

Police were called to a house on Linwood Ave shortly before 11am.

St John and Fire and Emergency NZ staff were also called to the property.

Police and St John attended the scene in Christchurch shortly before 11am today. Photo / George Heard

Police officers have remained at the scene this afternoon.

“At this time, the death is being treated as unexplained,” a police spokeswoman said.