A Christchurch man charged with an early-morning murder yesterday has had his first court appearance. Police were called to an Edgeware property shortly before 3am, where a 44-year-old man was found with serious injuries. The victim was taken to Christchurch Hospital but died soon after. He appeared in the Christchurch District Court before Judge Tony Couch on Monday morning charged with murder. A guard was in place at the property yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 07, 2020 00:45 UTC