UPDATE Police investigate human remains found at Point Hut Crossing IDENTIFIED
UPDATE at 22 May 2024: ACT Policing has confirmed that the human remains located at Point Hut Crossing on Sunday 5 May 2024 are those of missing 38-year-old Gordon man Timothy Lyons. At this time, the death of Mr Lyons is not being considered suspicious. A report will be prepared for the Coroner in relation to this matter.
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ACT Policing is investigating the discovery of human remains near the Point Hut Crossing of the Murrumbidgee River yesterday afternoon.
About 3.45pm yesterday (Sunday 5 May 2024), police attended an area near the northern end of Point Hut Crossing following a call from a member of the public.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and a post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death and formally identify the body.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7741265. Information can be provided anonymously.
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