137 days ago

Appeal for information following sudden death in Eastern Terrace

The Team from Canterbury Police

Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The circumstances of the man’s death remain unclear, and Police are working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident.

Officers are particularly focused on tracing the man’s movements over the past two weeks and are appealing to the public for any information that may assist. “We are committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding this man’s death,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend. “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 are conducting an area canvas of the Eastern Terrace neighbourhood to identify anyone who may have seen or interacted with the deceased in recent weeks.

Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact Police on 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote file number 251004/7850.

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