87 days ago

Homicide investigation launched in Greymouth

The Team from Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Police

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Greymouth.

On Tuesday 30 September, Police were called to a property on Chapel Street at around 12.15pm. Upon arrival 67-year-old Donald Baikie was located deceased at the scene.

Our condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

An examination of the scene continues, with the assistance of the Christchurch Police Fingerprint Section and members of the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science.

There will be a visible Police presence in the area as we work to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred. While we are in the early stages of our investigation, Police would like to reassure the community that there is not believed to be any risk to the public.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information in relation to Donald's death, or have seen him in the last week.

If you have any information that can assist in our investigation, please contact Police on 105 online or via phone.

Please reference Operation County or file number 250930/4221.

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