Teenager charged with the murder of Greymouth pensioner Donald Baikie

A teenager has been charged with murder after a man was found dead at a Greymouth address. Photo / NZME

A teenager has been charged with murder days after police discovered a man dead at a Greymouth property.

Just after midday on Tuesday police were called to a property on Chapel St, where they found 67-year-old Donald Baikie dead.

A homicide investigation began and today West Coast Area Commander Inspector Jacqui Corner confirmed an arrest had been made.

A 16-year-old youth has been charged with murdering Baikie and will appear in Youth Court at Greymouth this morning.

“Police have completed a scene examination at the address where Mr Baikie was located deceased, however there will be a continued police presence in the area as we continue with our investigation,” said Corner.

“We would like to thank the Greymouth community for their support and co-operation as we work to carry out our inquiries into Mr Baikie’s death.

“As the matter is now before the Court, further comment or information cannot be provided.”