Part of Matipo Street, Riccarton was cordoned off as Christchurch police investigated an unexplained death. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
Police have responded to a report of an unexplained death in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton.
Police examine the scene in Riccarton, Christchurch where a person died overnight. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
They were called to the scene on Matipo Street at 3.50am on Tuesday.
Part of the street was cordoned off while police examined the scene, and medical supplies were seen on the road near a police tent set up at the site.
A house near where a person was found dead in Riccarton has a broken front window. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
Wharenui School, which is on the street, was still open but parents were asked to take their children into the grounds via Rex Street or Blenheim Road.
A police tent on the corder of Elizabeth and Matipo streets. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock