Officers were focused on tracing the man's movements over the past two weeks. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Canterbury police continue to investigate the sudden death of a man at a Christchurch residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police said the circumstances of the man's death remained unclear and they were working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident.
Officers were particularly focused on tracing the man's movements over the past two weeks and were appealing to the public for any information that may assist.
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Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend said they were committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding the death.
"This is a perplexing case and we are keeping an open mind as we work through a number of inquiries."
As part of the investigation, police said they were conducting an area canvas of the Eastern Terrace neighbourhood to identify anyone who may have seen or interacted with the deceased in recent weeks.
The man's family declined an RNZ request for comment.
Police urged anyone with information to reach out on 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, with the file number 251004/7850.
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