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Man's death in Christchurch park not suspicious - police

November 30, 2017

The sudden death of a male is being looked into and traffic diversions are in place. (Source: Other)

The police scene examination where a man's body was found at a Christchurch park yesterday has been concluded.

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances over the death of the 38-year-old Russian man in Edmonds Park.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

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