As stated by Detective inspector Dave De Lange:
Police are continuing to investigate after a body was discovered in a burnt out vehicle at Havelock North’s River Road Recreational Reserve over the weekend.
Police can confirm the body is that of a woman’s but we have not yet identified her and this remains our priority.
Forensic testing and formal identification procedures are underway but this is expected to take some time.
We have been carrying out an area canvas and reviewing CCTV footage as we seek to piece together what has led to this incident.
Police have been looking at missing persons cases which may be relevant but at this early stage this has not assisted the investigation team.
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