Police are yet to charge anyone with breaching name suppression of the man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane. Despite this, his name and photograph circulated on social media, prompting police to make inquiries that haven't resulted in any charges. But Mr Brookie immediately signalled an appeal, keeping the man's name secret until name suppression could be argued in the High Court. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, who led the investigation into Ms Millane's appearance, was prompted to warn the public about breaching suppression the day the accused first appeared. She said while prosecutions are unusual they do remind the public that breaching a suppression order is an offence.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 20, 2019 22:41 UTC