Maketu teenager Jason Anaru-Emery, 18, briefly appeared in the Tauranga District Court today. Photo /file
Maketu teenager Jason Anaru-Emery, 18, briefly appeared in the Tauranga District Court today. Photo /file
A man accused of the manslaughter-killing of 17-year-old Halayna Wagstaff in Te Puke made a brief appearance in a Tauranga court this afternoon.
Jason Whero Anaru-Emery, 18, from Maketu, faced charges of manslaughter, kidnapping and seven other various assault charges when he appeared in the Tauranga District Court.
Court documentsrevealed police have alleged the kidnapping and manslaughter-killing of Wagstaff took place in Te Puke on July 21 this year.
Anaru-Emery has also been charged with three counts of assault with intent to injure and four charges of male assaults female between February 1 and July 21 this year.
Judge Christopher Harding remanded Anaru-Emery in custody to next appear in the Tauranga High Court on February 5 for a possible bail hearing.
