Further arrest in Para Vista murder investigation, South Australia

Police have arrested a sixth person today in connection with the murder of a man at Para Vista in October last year.

A 45-year-old man from Adelaide was arrested by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Branch this morning.

He has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow (11 January).

He is the fifth man to be charged with murder while a woman has also been charged with assisting a murder offender.

Police allege a 46-year-old man was killed at a home on Carousel Street, Para Vista between midnight and 1am on Tuesday 9 October, with his body discovered when police attended the house on Friday, 12 October.

It will be alleged that a cannabis crop was stolen from the property, and was later seen being transferred from the victim’s car into a white commodore and another dark coloured car.

The investigation, which has included property searches and interviews both in South Australia and interstate, is continuing.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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