Police are investigating after a body has been discovered on the banks of the Rakaia River in the Selwyn District.
The body of a female was found by emergency services earlier this evening (Sunday 15 May) and the discovery is believed to be linked to a number of fires this afternoon in the area.
Police are at the scene and are investigating.
Anybody with information in regard to suspicious vehicles or people in the area are asked to contact Christchurch Central Police Station on 03 363 7400 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
No further information in regard to this incident will be released tonight.
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Issued by Police Media Centre