UPDATE: Body found in Khandallah

Police are now in a position to confirm the name of the man found deceased in Odell Reserve in Khandallah yesterday.

He was 42-year-old Damian Peters of Khandallah.

Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time as we continue to investigate what happened to their loved one.

A scene examination has been completed and a blessing of the site will take place tomorrow.

Police are continuing to provide support to Damian's family.

Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious and we will be referring the matter to the coroner.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who saw Damian as he walked his dog to the reserve yesterday or was in the reserve btween 2 and 4 pm, to contact Police.

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