Tasmanian Police Investigating After Body Found in Hobart Rivulet
Quick Look
- Tasmanian Police are investigating after a body was found in Humphreys Rivulet near Grove Road in Glenorchy, Hobart, following a report from a member of the public at approximately 10:30 AM.
- Detectives and specialist resources are at the scene, and police have asked the public to avoid the area while investigations continue.
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Why It Matters
Police received a report from a member of the public about a deceased person in Humphreys Rivulet near Grove Road in Glenorchy at approximately 10:30 AM.
Tasmanian Police are investigating after a body was found in a rivulet in Hobart's north.
In a statement, police said a person walking in the area contacted police around 10.30 this morning, to report a deceased person in the water at Humphreys Rivulet, near Grove Road, Glenorchy.
Police said "detectives and specialist resources" were at the scene on Wednesday afternoon, and asked that people avoid the area.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the death.
Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Glenorchy Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 125-30092026.
Open Questions
- What are the circumstances surrounding the death?
- Is the death considered suspicious?
- Has the identity of the deceased been established?