Police investigating the homicide of Shayne Heappey today charged a fourth person in relation to his death earlier this month.
Mr Heappey was admitted to Christchurch Hospital late on Saturday 8 December and died of his injuries.
A 26-year-old woman is due to appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow (Thursday 20 December) charged with being a party to Wounding with Intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm and Accessory after the Fact of Murder.
A 29-year-old man charged with Murder earlier this week is also due to appear tomorrow.
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Issued by Police Media Centre