An investigation has been opened after a body was found at an Auckland beach this morning.
A local has reported seeing police blocking an area of a St Heliers beach and seeing a body lying face down in the sand.
A floral tribute was laid alongside a tie that said “prefect” on the lookout over Ladies Bay.
When the Herald went to the bay this morning, two unmarked police cars were leaving the scene. There were no officers or police equipment left on the beach.