6:40 pm today

Police investigating unexplained death in Stratford

6:40 pm today
A man has been found dead after walking back from an event on Miranda Street about 10pm on 18 January.

The man was walking back from an event on Miranda Street about 10pm on Saturday night. Photo: Google Maps

Police are investigating the "unexplained" death of a man in Stratford, Taranaki overnight.

The man was walking back from an event on Miranda Street about 10pm on Saturday night.

He was found dead on Lear St about 11.15pm, police said.

"His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing to determine how he died."

Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

"If anyone saw anything between Miranda Street and Lear Street, Stratford, between 10pm and 11:30pm, or has any information they believe may assist in the investigation, not yet reported to us, please get in touch with Police."

Anyone with information can contact police via 105 either online or over the phone or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11. Please reference file number: 250119/6141.