Please attribute to Canterbury Police Detective Inspector Greg Murton.
Police can confirm the identity of the body located beside Eyre Stream near Harrs Road, North Canterbury.
He was 24-year-old Christchurch man Bradley Alan Lomax.
The scene examination and homicide investigation continues.
Police would like to hear from anybody in the vicinity of Harrs Road and South Eyre Road on Monday evening between the hours of 8pm and 10.30pm, or anyone else who has any information which could assist Police inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Christchurch Police on 03 363 7400 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre