Ashburton homicide investigation progressing
Sunday, 10 November 2019, 3:32 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"Ashburton homicide investigation progressing"
Please
attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Richard
Quested:
The investigation into the death of a 23-year-old
man at a property in McDonald Street, Netherby, is
progressing.
A forensic examination at the address is
continuing and the examination of a vehicle removed from the
scene yesterday will begin this afternoon.
Police are
working through the information collected and are assessing
its relevance.
We would like to reassure the community
that this is an isolated incident.
Anyone who may have
witnessed the incident or can assist with the investigation
is urged to call Police 105, or anonymously via
Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
ENDS
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