Death of West Coast man 'suspicious'

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West Coast police are investigating the suspicious death of a 38-year-old man whose body was found this morning.

Emergency services were called to a house on Brougham St, Westport, about 9am where they found the man.

Police are speaking with a 40-year-old woman who lives at the house to find out what happened.

Senior Sergeant Tim Crawford said the man had signs of physical injury, but he would not comment further until a post mortem had been carried out.

A scene examination would likely take another two days, he said.

Next of kin were being notified.

- NZPA