Fourth arrest in bag-snatching case

A fourth man has been arrested in relation to the death of Joanne Wang, who was run down after trying to wrestle her hand bag from a bag snatcher last Monday.

A 21 year-old from Otara faces accessory after the fact charges which relate to the destruction of a four wheeled drive vehicle that police found on fire, last week.

Senior Sergeant Denise Traill said the man would appear in the Manukau District Court this morning.

Detective Inspector John Tims said police were still looking for the driver of a red vehicle that was hit shortly after the alleged crime took place.

He said anyone with information should call 0508 MANUKAU or 0508 67 62 685.

Interim name suppression was granted to two men who appeared in court on Saturday in connection with the death of Mrs Wang.

The accused, aged 19 and 22, also face charges of being an accessory after the fact.

A similar suppression order was granted to a 19-year-old Otara man who appeared in court on Friday in connection with the case.

- NZHERALD STAFF