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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    A person who allegedly murdered a Christchurch man is also facing charges of robbery and strangulation

    A person who allegedly murdered a Christchurch man is also facing charges of robbery and strangulation


    A 28-year-old - who has interim name suppression - has appeared in Christchurch District Court, charged with murdering Kenneth Hawkins.

    The 50-year-old died in his Sydenham housing complex on Saturday from stab wounds.

    The accused is also facing charges of robbing two other men - strangling one - stealing cars, and giving police false information.

    He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance in the High Court at Christchurch next month.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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