Papanui unexplained death deemed not suspicious

Police have confirmed an unexplained death at a Christchurch property was not suspicious.

Emergency services were called to a Main North Road property in Papanui shortly after 2:30pm on Wednesday afternoon.

A person was found in a critical condition, but died at the scene.

Police have said a post mortem had been completed and the death was referred to the Coroner.

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