By RNZ.co.nz

Police have launched an investigation after a foot was found by a member of the public on a Wellington beach earlier this morning.

Winter, Petone Beach, Wellington.

The shoe which is believed to have had a foot in it was found on Petone beach (file picture). Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

The person discovered a shoe that is believed to have a foot inside at around 8am on Saturday at Petone beach.

Police have conducted a land and water search around the area but nothing of interest was found.

They will be running a formal identification of the foot in time with further details to be provided.