Murder charge laid in relation to Rotorua homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson:

Police have charged a 17-year-old male with murder, following the death of a man in Trigg Ave, Rotorua on Wednesday 20 August.

The male appeared in the Rotorua Youth Court today, and has been remanded in custody until his next appearance on 12 September.

Three other people, aged 19, 20 and 64 were earlier charged with assault with intent to injure and possessing offensive weapons.

We would like to thank the members of the public who have come forward and provided information.

Police are not seeking anybody else in relation to this incident.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

MIL OSI

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