Police making enquiries after body found at Horowhenua beach

A member of the public discovered the body and contacted police.
A member of the public discovered the body and contacted police. Photo credit: Getty Images

Police are making enquiries after a dead person was found at a beach in Horowhenua.

In a statement from police, they said they were called to Waitārere Beach at 4:30pm after the body was located in the water by a member of the public.

Police said they are working to identify the person, notify their next of kin and work out what happened.

They will provide further updates once available.