Formal identification of a body in a house destroyed by fire in the Banks
Peninsula settlement of Little Akaloa yesterday, could take days, say
Christchurch Police.

Senior Sergeant Stu Munro says that a body has been removed and formal
identification will likely take several days.

"We have completed the scene examination and there are no suspicious
circumstances. The matter is referred to the Coroner," he says.
Any further questions should be referred to the Coroners office.

Please view the full news release online at:

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/21472.html

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