Police seek information after unexplained death of Dunedin man
Friday 9 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police have identified 40-year-old David Noah as the man found dead on Leckhampton Court on 30 September. A post-mortem examination has failed to determine the cause of death. Authorities are still appealing for information regarding the circumstances of the incident.
Key facts
5 facts
- The deceased was 40-year-old David Noah of Dunedin.
- The incident occurred on 30 September at approximately 11pm.
- The location was the intersection of Leckhampton Court and Bridge Street.
- A post-mortem examination failed to establish the cause of death.
- Police file number for the investigation is 261001/3548.
The full story
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Police are investigating the unexplained death of 40-year-old David Noah, who was found unresponsive in Dunedin last month. A post-mortem examination has failed to determine the cause of death.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Leckhampton Court and Bridge Street at approximately 11pm on Wednesday, 30 September. Although efforts were made to revive him, Noah was pronounced dead shortly after.
A police spokesperson stated, “We don't believe that a vehicle was involved in the death but seek information from drivers”. Authorities are asking anyone driving in the area between 10.40pm and 11.10pm to contact them.
Police are also requesting any CCTV or dashcam footage from the timeframe. Information can be provided via 105 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Where reports differ
- One report mentions a resident reported an altercation prior to emergency services arriving, while the other does not.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and The Press.
