A homicide investigation has been launched two days after a man was found dead in Greymouth.
Police were called to a property on Chapel St in Greymouth at around 12.15pm on Tuesday.
West Coast area commander Inspector Jacqui Corner said 67-year-old Donald Baikie was found dead on arrival at the scene.
“Our condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
A scene examination continues, with the post-mortem examination completed in Christchurch today.
Additional officers had travelled from Nelson and Marlborough to assist in the investigation, Corner said.
“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.”
Anyone who may have information in relation to Baikie’s death or who had seen them in the last week should contact 105 and reference Operation County.
