The person who was found dead on Lake Rd in Ohinemutu over the weekend was a 21-year-old male.

In a statement this afternoon, police said a post-mortem examination would take place today to determine the man’s cause of death.

Police said they would still like to speak to anyone with information that could help with inquiries, and in particular any sightings of the young man between 7.30pm Saturday, May 6 and 1am Sunday, May 7.

The man was found dead on Lake Rd near Rotorua Hospital shortly after 1am on Sunday.

Anyone with information could contact police by calling 105 and referencing file number File 230507/9750.