Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander:

Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today.

Emergency services were called to a Wilson Cres property at around 11:30am today, where a man was located unresponsive.

Police notified ambulance and immediately commenced first aid. Unfortunately this was unsuccessful, and the man was confirmed deceased a short time later.

Enquiries are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.