A second man has been charged with the murder of King Cobras gang member Luke Riddell who died at a rural Canterbury property on Saturday. Photo / Supplied
A second man has been charged with the murder of King Cobras gang member Luke Riddell who died at a rural Canterbury property on Saturday. Photo / Supplied
A second man has been charged with the murder of King Cobras gang member Luke Riddell, who was killed at a rural Canterbury property on Saturday.
The body of 28-year-old Riddell was found on the side of Grange Rd in Charing Cross on Saturday.
Charing Cross is a farming districtwest of Christchurch.
The 24-year-old man has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in Christchurch District Court later today.
A scene examination at Telegraph Road would continue today.
Police wanted to thank the public for their assistance during the investigation.
"We acknowledge the public's concerns regarding this incident and are pleased to be able to bring this matter before the courts," Detective Inspector Corrie Parnell said.
"I would also like to acknowledge the high-calibre work of the skilled investigation team involved in this case."