Homicide inquiry launched after body discovered in Whanganui's Lee St
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Save A homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Whanganui on Thursday. Photo/ Bevan Conley
Police have now launched a homicide enquiry following the discovery of a body in Whanganui on Thursday.
The body of a woman was found by police officers conducting enquiries in relation to a missing person investigation at about 11:20am on Lee St in Castlecliff.
Police spent the day
at the house on Friday where a house was cordoned off after what was originally described as an unexplained death.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Harrison said a scene examination was underway.
Police expect to give an update later next week as the investigation progresses.
