Unexplained death in Petone not suspicious, Esplanade fully reopened

A main thoroughfare in Lower Hutt was partially closed this morning as police investigated the circumstances surrounding an unexplained death in Petone overnight.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

Police were called to the scene near Sydney St at about 1.30am today following reports of a death, they said.

The eastbound lane on The Esplanade was closed to traffic while police made inquiries, but had reopened as of 10.30am.

This morning, police advised there would be a police presence in the area as they continued making inquiries.

As of 1pm, police said they had completed their work at the scene.

“The death is not being considered suspicious, and will be referred to the coroner.”

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