UPDATE: Riccarton homicide enquiry

Statement to be attributed to Detective Inspector Mike Ford

Police continue to seek public assistance in relation to the homicide that occurred at a Riccarton Road property in Christchurch on 4 March 2020.

A 58-year-old male was arrested and charged with murder on 5 March.

Police now want to speak to the man pictured to see if he can assist with inquiries.

It is believed he may have critical information in relation to this investigation.

We are also still seeking sightings of a black Nissan X-Trail 4×4 vehicle with two occupants moving in the Riccarton and Linwood areas on the evening of Thursday 4 March.

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