Location:

Wellington

Please attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes:

Police are now able to advise the body found following the search in Karori has been formally identified as Philip Sutton.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with Philip’s family and friends at this difficult time.

Philip’s death has been referred to the Coroner.

Note to editors:

Mr Sutton’s family have indicated they do not wish to speak with media, and we ask that their wishes are respected.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre