Canterbury Police are now able to name the victim of an incident on private farmland near Oxford last night (23 March 2015). He was 61 year old Rodney Alfred Bennett from Rangiora.
The death has been referred to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death. Canterbury Police and Victim Support are working with his family who are understandably very upset.
Canterbury Police and WorkSafe New Zealand investigations are ongoing.
Canterbury Police will not be making any further comment at this time.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404