Police have confirmed the identity of the man whose body was found near the Heathcote River this morning.
He was Jeff de Moulin, aged 41, of Woolston, Christchurch.
Enquiries into the man's death are continuing. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to be carried out tomorrow [Saturday] afternoon.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brian Archer says Police believe the deceased and his female partner had been drinking with a male person in the vicinity of the jetty or steps at the end of Catherine Street during the evening of Thursday 8 August.
This person has not yet been identified, and Police would like him to come forward and contact them.
Police are also continuing to appeal for information from anyone who saw activity in the area overnight. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on (03) 3637400, or to provide information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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