Police have launched a homicide investigation after a body was found at a home in Canterbury's Rangiora under "unexplained" circumstances.
Police said officers were called to a residential property on Tyler St at 7.40pm yesterday.
This afternoon police announced it has now launched a homicide investigation into the discovery.
"Work is currently underway to formally identify the victim," police said in a statement.
"Cordons remain in place at the address and residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the area in the coming days."
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Stuff reported the body was found in a car at a "derelict property" which neighbours said had been abandoned for a year.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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