Three young people are being held to account in relation to a spate of recent offending in the King Country, including the aggravated robbery of a Te Kūiti mini mart.

Earlier today, several warrants were executed in Te Kūiti, and a number of evidential items were recovered, including stolen goods.

Three young people, aged between 13 and 15, were located, and youth proceedings have commenced. Charges include aggravated robbery, burglary and theft.

Police investigating the homicide of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt have executed a number of search warrants across the Wellington region as enquiries into his death continue.

Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police Field Crime Manager, says the investigation team is making significant progress.

“The team is making great progress and there are a number of persons of interest we are focused on, including some known to Nathaniel,” Detective Inspector Woods says.