Attributable to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson, Christchurch Metro Crime
Christchurch Police’s investigation into the death of Braydon Hepworth remains ongoing.
Police can now confirm the postmortem has been completed.
We continue to conduct a scene examination at a Hereford Street address, and it will take some time to complete.
This investigation is complex, with a range of enquiries to follow and material to be reviewed.
adminPolice are working to locate Dan Blue Poutu, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police.
The 20-year-old is wanted by Police for failing to appear in court and removing his electronically monitored bracelet.
He has links to south Auckland and is believed to be in the wider Auckland area.
Poutu is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
If you see Poutu, please call 111 immediately. Information can also be provided to Police via 105, quoting file number 260326/1698.
adminA gang member caught stealing alcohol now faces the sober reality of shoplifting charges worth more than $10,000.
On Friday afternoon Police received a report of a man entering a liquor store in Henderson Valley Road, Henderson and allegedly taking three bottles of alcohol before leaving the store without paying.
About 15 minutes after receiving the report, Police sighted a vehicle matching the description provided and signalled for the vehicle to stop.
