Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Greymouth

Police have launched a homicide investigation in Greymouth after the death of a 67-year-old. Photo / Supplied

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found at a Greymouth property.

Police were called to a Chapel St property about 12.15pm on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, they found Donald Baikie, 67, dead at the scene.

“There will be a visible police presence in the area as we work to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred,” West Coast Area Commander Inspector Jacqui Corner said.

Additional staff have been brought in to help with the investigation, she 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.

“To assist in our investigation, additional staff have travelled from Nelson and Marlborough.”

An autopsy was completed in Christchurch today.

Corner said police do not believe the public is at any risk, although the investigation is in the early stages.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information in relation to Baikie’s death or had seen him in the past week, said Corner.