Police identify woman’s body in Eastbourne, Wellington, say her death is not suspicious

Lower Hutt police have identified the body of a woman found in Eastbourne earlier this morning and do not consider her death to be suspicious.

Police earlier appealed to the public for information after a woman’s body was found near a wharf in the seaside suburb.

A police spokesperson said they were called out just after 10am after a member of the public found a body near the Rona Bay wharf.

“Work is now under way to find out the woman’s identity and establish what has occurred,” police said this morning.

A spokesperson said the victim was an older Caucasian woman with grey hair who stood about 170cm tall.

“We would like to hear from anyone who might know this woman’s identity, or who is missing a loved one who matches her description,” police said at the time.

“If you have information to share, please call 105 quoting event number P059826240.”