Man found dead at Big Manly Beach has been identified

Police have identified a man who was found dead at Big Manly Beach on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. The man's family has been notified following a public appeal for assistance.

The body was discovered by a member of the public at approximately 12.50pm on Thursday. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie stated that inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.

Before his identity was confirmed, the man was described as a Caucasian or European male with brown hair and a beard. He was believed to be between 30 and 40 years old.

At the time he was found, the man was wearing a grey t-shirt, black shorts, black socks, and black running shoes.

How it developed

• Fri 30 Oct, 2:41pmPolice confirmed the man's identity and that his family had been notified.

Where reports differ

• Earlier reports described the man as Caucasian, while later reports used the term European.

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, Otago Daily Times and RNZ.