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Tinwald, Ashburton Multiple Fatalities
Tinwald, Ashburton Multiple Fatalities
Canterbury Police have scene guards in place at the Thomson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton address and they will remain in place overnight until a full scene examination can be completed in the morning. Police can confirm that it is a female and 3 children that have been located deceased at the address and they will remain at the scene until the Pathologist and Police complete their examination.
Police have a team of 30 staff working on this including investigators and forensic staff. Inspector Dave Gaskin, Area Commander Mid-South Canterbury, says "This is a tragedy and there are a number of questions we are looking for answers for. Our thoughts are with the family at this time.
A further media update will be issued at 9.00am 03/07/15 at the Ashburton Police Station.
You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: http://www.police.govt.nz/news/updates/37903
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