Police can confirm the body recovered from Lake Lyndon shortly before 3pm this afternoon has been formally identified as being 21 year old Bradley Richard Ivan STEMPA originally from Coalgate.
The victim’s family and friends have asked for complete privacy and do not want any contact from media. They will not be issuing any statements at this time.
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Police are not making any further comment at this time.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404