NZ police charge man with murder after Nelson homicide

As stated by Detective Inspector Mark Chenery:

Police last night made an arrest in relation to the murder of Lake Takimoana, who was killed on 22 February.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in Nelson District Court today.

This arrest is further to the previous arrest of a 24-year-old man for being party to murder.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and Police would still like to hear from anyone who may know the whereabouts of the vehicle in the supplied image, which has a distinctive flat deck.

Anyone with information can call 105 and quote file number 220222/7060.

You can also give information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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