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Human remains found on beach in North Canterbury

January 6, 2022

Human remains have been found on a North Canterbury beach.

The remains washed ashore at Leithfield Beach in Hurunui, which is about 40km north of Christchurch.

Police say the remains were found by a member of the public at about 8.30am on Thursday.

"The remains are unidentified, and the circumstances are unknown," police say.

They were discovered by a member of the public on Thursday morning. (Source: 1News)

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 111, quoting event number P049212549.

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