Police identify man found dead on Auckland beach after public appeal

Police have identified a man who was found dead on a popular Auckland beach after seeking help from the public.

The man was discovered at Big Manly Beach on Whangaparāoa Peninsula about 12.50pm yesterday.

Waitematā CIB acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie said the man’s family had been notified after the public appeal.

“Police thank the public for their assistance following our appeal for information.

“Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing.”

Police previously described the man as European, with brown hair and a beard. He was believed to be aged between 30 and 40.

The man was found dead at Big Manly Beach yesterday afternoon. Photo / Creative Commons via Flickr

He was wearing a grey T-shirt and black shorts, running shoes and socks.

“Someone in the community will know who this man is,” Goldie said when asking for the public’s help yesterday.