A cordon blocks off part of Skerten Ave in Hornby, Christchurch, after the alleged murder. A man and woman in their 20s have pleaded not guilty to murdering a man in Christchurch. Thomas Issiah​ Ellery, 22, and Sarah Elizabeth Barry, 25, are jointly accused of murdering Jared James Little on October 19. The duo did not appear in court but defence counsel said they would plead not guilty. READ MORE:* Two charged with murder over Christchurch man's death* Police yet to lay serious charges over Christchurch man's death* Jared James Little named as man who died in suspected Christchurch homicide* Two homes searched after suspected Christchurch homicideBoth are due back in court for a case review hearing on February 21.

Source: Stuff December 05, 2019 01:07 UTC