Second arrest made in Stoke homicide investigation

As stated by Detective Inspector Lex Bruning

Police can advise that a second person is due in court today in relation to the death of James Whitikau Barton in Stoke on Friday 10 November.

A 30-year-old woman has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

The 33-year-old man earlier charged with murder was also due to appear in Nelson District Court today.

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