A police homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a Mt Pleasant, Christchurch house. Photo / George Heard
The man appeared from custody at Christchurch District Court this morning charged with murder before Judge Mark Callaghan.
He is accused of murdering a woman on Friday, October 4.
Judge Callaghan granted the accused interim name suppression and remanded him in custody without plea to appear at the High Court in Christchurch on October 25.
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a woman in the Christchurch suburb of Mt Pleasant. Photo / George Heard
“Police are now working to establish exactly what occurred. However, we can confirm that we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter,” Syme said.
A police scene examination is underway. Photo / George Heard
“The investigation is in its early stages and police are seeking to establish the movements of both the victim and the person charged in the lead-up to her death.
“We are very keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious between 10am on Friday, October 4, to 4pm on Sunday, October 6, in the Mt Pleasant Rd or Bellview Terrace area.”
Syme said a forensic examination of the woman’s address was underway and would be expected to continue over the coming days.
“A post-mortem is still to be conducted however next-of-kin notifications are under way,” he said.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family at this extremely difficult time.
