Name released in Christchurch homicide

Christchurch police have released the name of the man killed in an incident in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans early this morning.

He was Guy Christian Scollay, aged 48, of Christchurch.

Detective Inspector Virginia Le Bas says Police believe the incident was family violence-related, and no-one else is being sought in connection with the death.

The 44-year old woman arrested this morning on murder charges is related to the deceased, as is the the 19 year old male who was also present at the address. The three were normally resident at the Edgeware Road address.

A weapon, believed to have been used in the incident, has been located at the scene.

Detective Inspector Le Bas says next of kin have been advised of the death, and  Victim Support and police family liaison staff are working with relatives.

A forensic examination at the address will continuing this evening and tomorrow, and investigators are conducting follow-up interviews.

The body of the deceased has been removed from the house this afternoon, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.

ENDS

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