David John Groves dies in fatal Wairau Bar incident

David John Groves dies in fatal Wairau Bar incident

Fatal Wairau Bar incident death of David John Groves

Law enforcement authorities have confirmed the identity of the deceased person discovered at Marlborough’s Wairau Bar on Saturday. According to a statement released by a police representative, after completing the formal identification process, they could now disclose that the man found was 66-year-old David John Groves. The spokesperson mentioned that police authorities have been in contact with David’s family members and are continuing to offer them assistance during this challenging period. Officials also stated that police are still conducting inquiries regarding the circumstances surrounding Groves’ death, on behalf of the coroner. The spokesperson further noted that an official missing persons report for Groves had not been filed with the police. However, it was mentioned that police had been actively searching for him when his body was discovered, as someone who was concerned about his well-being had reached out to them.