Christchurch Police have named the man who died in the weekend. Photo / File
Christchurch Police have named the man who died in the weekend. Photo / File
Christchurch Police have named the man who died in hospital as a result of his injuries over the weekend as Shayne George Heappey.
The 25-year-old was admitted to Christchurch Hospital around 11pm on Saturday and later died of his injuries, sparking a homicide investigation by police.
Detective Inspector Corrie Parnellsaid the investigation is ongoing and a post-mortem will be carried out tomorrow.
"Police and Victim Support are working closely with the family of Mr Heappey at this difficult time," Parnell said.
"Police and forensic specialists have today conducted an examination of a vehicle that is believed to have dropped Mr Heappey off at the hospital on Saturday night."
