Dunedin Police are continuing to treat the death in Strathallen St as unexplained, however can confirm the deceased as a 51 year-old female.
ESR and police staff remain at the site this afternoon and are continuing a scene examination of the area.
Staff have advised the family of the death and are continuing to offer them support.
Until a post-mortem is completed, Police will be treating the death as unexplained. The post-mortem is expected to occur tomorrow morning.
Police will be unable to comment further on this case until the post-mortem is completed.
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Media note: Please note while the death remains unexplained, Police will not be releasing the name of the deceased female.