New Brighton, Christchurch sudden death: Police say woman’s death not suspicious, referred to coroner

A police investigation into a sudden death in New Brighton, Christchurch has found it is not suspicious. Photo / George Heard

A woman’s sudden death at the centre of a major police probe in Christchurch is not being treated as suspicious.

Emergency services were alerted to a person in critical condition in the seaside suburb of New Brighton about 7.20pm on Monday.

“The person was transported to hospital, however, sadly they passed away sometime later,” said a police spokesperson.

The death was initially treated as unexplained.

The house was the centre of a police scene examination yesterday.

This morning, a police spokeswoman confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious - and will be referred to the coroner.

A police investigation began after a sudden death in New Brighton, Christchurch. Photo / George Heard

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of an incident at a private residential address in New Brighton on Monday.

“We will not be providing any further information,” a spokesperson said, referring the Herald to police for further details.

After a scene examination and other inquiries police say the woman's death was not suspicious. Photo / George Heard