Sunday, 10 December 2017 - 9:03pm |
Canterbury

Name release: Waimakariri River incident

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Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died yesterday at Kairaki Beach, near the Waimakariri River mouth.

He was 44-year-old Paul Johnston, of Balclutha.

Police thoughts are with Mr Johnston’s family and friends during this time.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre.