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Police report a body was found in the Port Hills area in Christchurch, Monday morning.

An investigation has been launched after the body was discovered.

It is believed the body is 85-year-old Shirley Warrington that was already known to be missing. Formal identification processes are ongoing.

“A post mortem is expected to begin this afternoon. Police will proactively release information about the identity of the person once in a position to do so,” a statement from Police says.

No further information was provided.

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