Huge brawl in court during Christchurch murder-accused's appearanceFAIRFAX NZ Police and security staff outside the Christchurch Court House after an in-court brawl during the appearance of Deborah Jean Tihema, 38, and Cyle Robert Jetson, 20, who both face murder charges. A huge brawl broke out inside a Christchurch courtroom when a man accused of murder appeared. FAIRFAX NZ The Christchurch Court House on Durham St.Raviola was found with serious head injuries in a Sumner car park on Thursday night. In the Christchurch District Court on Monday morning the door to court number eight was erroneously locked, preventing security staff from getting in to help control the fight. After the appearances there was another confrontation outside the courthouse involving the family and supporters of the trio, police, court security staff and media.

Source: Stuff March 26, 2017 22:08 UTC