Photo: NZ HeraldA Petone man who decapitated his elderly neighbour with a large bread knife had earlier warned his victim of his grisly plans. Baker believed Tyson was an informant for HNZ, and after receiving his eviction notice he told Tyson he would be his "next victim". When Tyson came home that evening with a large quantity of synthetic drugs, Baker armed himself with a large kitchen knife and went to his flat. When Baker came back, he used a large serrated bread knife to decapitate Tyson, wrapped the head in a towel, and placed it into a plastic bag he had brought with him. On arrival they found Tyson's head had been returned to Baker, who had it stored in his lounge along with a large amount of synthetic drugs.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 28, 2019 23:15 UTC