A 49 year-old man was found dead by emergency services at a Meremere address just before 6am this morning.
Police attended the scene which has subsequently been secured and an investigation launched in order to piece together the events leading up to the man's death.
We will provide update to the media as the day progresses and more information comes to hand.
If anybody has any information that could help Police with their enquiries, please contact Huntly Police on 07 828 7560, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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To be attributed to Acting Detective Inspector Mark Greene